Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Wed 9/16/20 4:39 PM

Lin remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lin has been up with the Red Sox since Opening Day, but he's picked up only 10 starts through Boston's first 50 games. Even with the 18-31 Red Sox well removed from playoff contention, don't expect Lin to see his playing-time situation improved over the final week and a half of the regular season.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Wed 8/19/20 6:45 AM

Lin started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 13-6 loss to the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Jackie Bradley was scratched due to a sore right wrist, so Lin was deployed in center field for the first time in 2020. The utility infielder has played just eight career games in center, but the Red Sox didn't have many options as Andrew Benintendi (ribs) is on the injured list. Boston manager Ron Roenicke told Ian Browne of MLB.com that Bradley is feeling better, and the manager is hopeful he can return Wednesday against Philadelphia right-hander Jake Arrieta.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Sun 8/2/20 9:50 AM

Lin started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Lin filled in for Jose Peraza, who was given the day off after starting the first eight games. This was Lin's second start of the season; he filled in for an injured Xander Bogaerts at shortstop last Wednesday. He'll continue in a utility infielder role going forward but may not survive when rosters are trimmed. The Red Sox, who are 3-6 and missing their top two starters for the season, may decide to use the abbreviated campaign to take a deeper look at their roster. That could lead the organization to look toward the future and carry Rule 5 pick and utility infielder Jonathan Arauz instead of Lin.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Mon 7/13/20 7:50 AM

Lin played first base in Sunday's intrasquad game, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lin handled himself well at first, making a couple of nice picks. The versatile Lin has lined up at second base, shortstop, third base and center field in his three seasons with the Red Sox, so they are confident in his ability to add a new position. He could be used as Brock Holt's replacement this season in the versatility role.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Wed 3/11/20 6:28 PM

Lin (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting eighth in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old was shut down last week after exiting a game with left hamstring tightness, but his relatively quick return to game action indicates the injury was a minor concern. Lin seems likely to begin the 2020 season in the minors, but he figures to fill a utility role if and when he's called up.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Wed 3/4/20 12:28 PM

Lin (hamstring) is expected to be shut down from baseball activities for the next two or three days, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Red Sox don't believe the left hamstring tightness that forced Lin out of Tuesday's game against the Yankees is a major concern, but he'll require some maintenance time before resuming workouts. Even though he injury doesn't look like it'll jeopardize Lin's availability for Opening Day, he still probably finds himself on the outside looking in for one of the Red Sox's reserve infield jobs.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Tue 3/3/20 2:03 PM

Lin left Tuesday's game against the Yankees with left hamstring tightness, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
The severity of the injury is not yet clear. Lin is on Boston's 40-man roster but wasn't considered a favorite to win a roster spot even when healthy.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Mon 2/24/20 8:22 AM

Lin (concussion) is in the lineup for Monday's split-squad game against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lin ended last season dealing with a concussion, but he has put the issue behind him and will make his second appearance of the spring Monday. He will man third base and hit second in Boston's batting order.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Sat 9/7/19 6:22 PM

Lin has been diagnosed with a concussion, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lin, who last played with Pawtucket on Aug. 26, was scheduled to be evaluated by the medical staff Saturday. The 25-year-old Lin is on the 40-man roster and will presumably join the Red Sox later this month if he's able to pass concussion protocol.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Mon 7/1/19 5:43 PM

Lin (shoulder) was activated off the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Lin landed on the injured list in early May with a knee sprain, but he also had his rehab interrupted in mid-June due to a right shoulder impingement. The 25-year-old has been playing rehab games at Pawtucket over the last week and will remain there now that he's healthy.