Will Middlebrooks went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI against the Tigers on Wednesday. The Red Sox blasted eight home runs on the evening, and Middlebrooks' 13th of the year went for a grand slam. The homer was his first since August 21, but the third baseman has otherwise been exceptional since being recalled in early August. Middlebrooks is 24-for-70 (.343) in that span.

Will Middlebrooks went 1-for-3 with two RBI in a win over the Tigers on Tuesday. Middlebrooks drove in the only two runs against Tigers starter Max Scherzer, his first runs batted in since August 21. The third baseman also swiped his second bag of the season in the win.

Will Middlebrooks hit his 11th homer and made his major league debut at second base in Wednesday's rout of the Giants. We were wondering what the Red Sox would do if Dustin Pedroia got hurt with Brock Holt off the roster. Xander Bogaerts is the team's utilityman, but he's never played any second base and the Red Sox wouldn't want to risk getting him wiped out on a double play. So, Middlebrooks slid over for the final three innings when Pedroia came out of the blowout today. There was no injury reported for Pedroia or anything, so Middlebrooks will be back at third on Friday.

Red Sox recalled 3B Will Middlebrooks from Triple-A Pawtucket. Middlebrooks showed some positive signs with his bat during his more than month-long stay in the minor leagues and is worth a try again in deeper mixed fantasy formats. Xander Bogaerts will remain at Triple-A for now.

WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports the Red Sox are expected to recall Will Middlebrooks on Saturday.

WEEI.com's Rob Bradford believes the Red Sox should recall Will Middlebrooks from Triple-A Pawtucket. Middlebrooks is batting .269/.326/.485 with eight home runs and 29 RBI since his demotion and has been involved in recent trade talks regarding Jake Peavy. With Jose Iglesias struggling, he could be an option to take over at third base. The Red Sox are expected to keep Xander Bogaerts at the Triple-A level for now.

MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports that Will Middlebrooks' name has been involved in the Red Sox' trade talks with the White Sox regarding Jake Peavy. It would be the second straight year the White Sox could trade for the Red Sox' third baseman, as they got Kevin Youkilis last season. Middlebrooks has struggled in the majors this season but has been better at Triple-A, batting .263/.315/.458 with seven homers. The Red Sox could go with Xander Bogaerts and Jose Iglesias on the left side of their infield beyond this season.

Will Middlebrooks went 4-for-5 with two homers and eight RBI on Wednesday at Triple-A Pawtucket. Middlebrooks is now batting .333 with a 1.142 OPS, four home runs and 13 RBI in seven games since his demotion to the Triple-A level. The 24-year-old third baseman is sporting a brutal .192/.228/.389 batting line this year in the major leagues but he can absolutely make an impact for the Red Sox down the stretch.

Will Middlebrooks slugged two home runs and drew a walk on Sunday afternoon at Triple-A Pawtucket. Middlebrooks has hits in each of the five games that he has played since being demoted to the minor leagues. He should work his way back up to Boston eventually.

Red Sox optioned 3B Will Middlebrooks to Triple-A Pawtucket. Middlebrooks had plenty of hype in fantasy drafts this spring, but he's batting just .192/.228/.389 with nine homers and a 60/9 K/BB ratio over 53 games this season. The hot-hitting Jose Iglesias began to take the majority of the playing time at third base in recent days, so he's better off getting regular at-bats in the minor leagues for now.