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.

Refsnyder (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder isn't a fixture in Boston's everyday lineup, but the right-handed hitter would normally be included in the starting nine against a southpaw starter like the Brewers' Aaron Ashby, who is on the bump Sunday. However, because Refsnyder is tending to a knee injury related to his MCL, he'll cede his spot in the outfield to Jaylin Davis. The Red Sox haven't indicated the extent of Refsnyder's MCL issue, but it's possible that he'll require a stint on the injured list.

Refsnyder is dealing with an MCL injury, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder has been out of the lineup for Boston's last four games, coinciding with the return of J.D. Martinez. However, there has apparently been more to Refsnyder's absence. The team is currently hopeful that Refsnyder will avoid a stint on the injured list.

Refsnyder is starting Friday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder was out of the lineup for three of the four games leading up to the All-Star break and was slated to come off the bench once again Friday. However, he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat second after J.D. Martinez (undisclosed) was scratched from the lineup.

Refsnyder is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though he's been a standout performer over the past two days with six hits -- including a home run and a double -- Refsnyder still looks to be little more than a short-side platoon player for Boston. With righty Jameson Taillon on the hill Sunday, the Red Sox will roll out an outfield consisting of three lefty hitters (Alex Verdugo, Jarren Duran and Jackie Bradley).

Refsnyder started in center field, batted leadoff and went 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 12-5 loss to the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder was a rare highlight on an ugly night in Boston. He filled in for Jarren Duran, who has in turn been filling in for the injured Enrique Hernandez (hip). Hernandez began a rehab assignment Friday -- 0-for-4 as designated hitter for Triple-A Worcester -- so the normal outfield order should be restored soon. At that point, it's unclear if Refsnyder will remain on the MLB roster, though he's certainly earned a longer look by batting .333 (18-for-54) in 17 contests since his June 9 recall.

Refsnyder is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder will sit for the second time in three games and appears to have settled back in as Boston's fourth outfielder following Jarren Duran's recent return from the restricted list. Though he should continue to pick up starts against left-handed pitching, Refsnyder could be at risk of moving off the active roster whenever Enrique Hernandez (hip) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list.

Refsnyder will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Refsnyder will pick up his third straight start -- all of which have come out of the leadoff spot -- after he went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 loss. Though he's turned in a stellar 1.076 OPS over his 13 games with Boston this season, Refsnyder is expected to move back into a short-side platoon role by the weekend. Fellow outfielder Jarren Duran (personal) will be eligible to come off the restricted list for Friday's series opener in Chicago and should recapture a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching.