Refsnyder is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christian Arroyo's (illness) lingering absence has opened up a spot in the lineup for Refsnyder over each of the previous three games, but both players will be on the bench Wednesday while Abraham Almonte mans center field and Enrique Hernandez plays second base. Since returning from the injured list Aug. 16, Refsnyder has produced a .321/.391/.518 slash line while largely serving as a short-side platoon player in the Boston outfield.

Refsnyder started in center field and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 13-9 win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder has started seven of the last nine games, going 8-for-23 with two home runs, two doubles, six RBI and five runs scored. He's getting opportunities while second baseman Trevor Story (heel) is sidelined. Story's injury, coupled with Christian Arroyo's non-COVID illness, has relegated primary center fielder Enrique Hernandez to second base and Refsnyder to the outfield. Story hopes to return for the final series of the season, a three-game set on the road against Tampa Bay that kicks off Monday.

Refsnyder went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 14-8 loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Boston couldn't keep pace with a relentless Baltimore offense, but Refsnyder at least made the final score more respectable with his three-run blast to center field in the seventh inning. The long ball was his sixth of the season, matching his total over 232 contests across his first six major-league campaigns. Refsnyder has slashed .315/.387/.514 while driving in 20 runs in what already qualifies as his finest big-league season to date.

Refsnyder started in center field and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch and a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder got the start in center, while Enrique Hernandez filled in at second base for the injured Trevor Story (heel). Christian Arroyo has been filling in for Story, but he was given the night off, which allowed for Refsnyder to enter the lineup. Refsnyder's been a competent fourth outfielder when up with Boston and is batting .305/.377/.473 over 151 plate appearances (49 games).

Refsnyder entered Monday's game for an injured Franchy Cordero and went 0-for-2 in a 4-3 loss to the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Cordero was carted off the field with a right ankle sprain after a run-in with the wall in left field. He was making a second straight start in left, while Tommy Pham filled at designated hitter for J.D. Martinez, although there is no reported injury with Martinez. What all this means is that Refsnyder may be in line for playing time in the coming days. Since returning from a knee injury, Refsnyder is 9-for-27 with three doubles, two RBI, a stolen base and three runs scored over nine games.

Refsnyder entered Tuesday's game after left fielder Tommy Pham departed with back spams and went 1-for-3 in a loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder played right field while Alex Verdugo shifted from right to left field. Pham also had back issues over the previous weekend, so it might be time to give him multiple days off, which could present an opportunity for Refsnyder.

Refsnyder went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, one RBI and a walk in Friday's 15-10 loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first start since returning from the injured list, Refsnyder reached base four times, including a pair of doubles. The 31-year-old is enjoying his best season at the MLB level; he's slashing .327/.409/.531 with 12 extra-base hits and 18 runs scored through 115 plate appearances on the year. Prior to going on the injured list, he was stuck in a 7-for-30 (.233) skid over 13 games.

The Red Sox activated Refsnyder (knee) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tommy Pham's hot bat and Enrique Hernandez's return from injury may make it difficult for Refsnyder to find playing time against right-handed pitching. Regardless, he's posted a .309/.385/.500 slash line in 109 plate appearances this season and should be a valuable bench bat for the remainder of 2022.

Refsnyder (knee) started in right field and went 1-for-1 with two walks and two runs scored for Double-A Portland on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder, who played five innings, began a rehab assignment with the Sea Dogs and appears to be nearing a return to the majors. Both he and Enrique Hernandez (hip) were in the lineup for Portland. Each player could be activated in time for the series beginning Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

Refsnyder was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to July 30, with a sprained right knee, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported over the weekend that Refsnyder is dealing with an MCL injury, which has now been diagnosed with a sprain. The 31-year-old will be eligible to return from the IL next week, but given the nature of the injury he seems likely to face a longer absence. Tommy Pham was acquired from the Reds on Monday and will round out Boston's outfield.