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Ceddanne Rafaela (quad) not starting on Thursday

Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

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Ceddanne Rafaela (quad) is not in Boston’s starting lineup on Thursday against the Orioles.

He left Wednesday’s game with the ailment. There’s no real update on how serious the injury is, but we’d imagine he’s day-to-day given nothing more serious has come out about it yet.

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Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

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Red Sox placed OF Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 3, with a right quadriceps strain.

Rafaela had missed the team’s previous three games with the injury and wasn’t improving as quickly as the Red Sox had hoped, so they’ll sit him down and make sure that the injury heals properly and that he’s ready for the stretch run. Nate Eaton was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to take his place on the active roster.
Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

Ceddanne Rafaela (quad) remains out of the Red Sox’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Orioles.

It’s the fourth consecutive contest that Rafaela has missed due to a lingering quad injury. He’s still hopeful that he’ll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, but if this lingers into next week the Red Sox may be forced to make a move. Eli White will once again start in his place in center field and will bat ninth against O’s right-hander Kyle Bradish.
Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

Ceddanne Rafaela (quad) remains out of the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Orioles.

It’s not quite time to press the panic button, but fantasy managers can’t be feeling too optimistic with Rafaela sitting out his third consecutive game due to a lingering quad issue. The 25-year-old told reporters earlier this week that he didn’t anticipate a trip to the injured list, but that could change if he’s unable to get back in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale. It’ll be Eli White patrolling center field in his absence.
Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

Ceddanne Rafaela (quad) is not in Boston’s starting lineup against the Orioles on Friday.

No surprise here. Rafaela seemed optimistic he’d skip a trip to the injured list while manager Chad Tracy was a little more evasive on the topic last night. Consider Rafaela day-to-day for now; we wouldn’t be surprised if he missed more games this weekend.
Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

Ceddanne Rafaela (quad) said he doesn’t think it’s “something I’m going to be out (with) for a while.”

The young Red Sox star sounded like he didn’t think he’d miss much more time with the quad. Manager Chad Tracy was a little less optimistic, saying “you get a better idea over the next couple of days, like you know how much improvement you’re seeing and that’ll be easier to answer.” Rafaela is probably best considered day-to-day but there’s a real chance he misses more of this weekend’s series against the Orioles.
Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

Ceddanne Rafaela was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Mariners with quad tightness.

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy told reporters afterwards that they made the decision to get Rafaela off his feet during the late stages of a one-sided affair. The 25-year-old center fielder finished 1-for-3 at the plate before being lifted in the seventh inning. It sounds like it was a precautionary move, but fantasy managers should keep a close eye on Rafaela’s status heading into Thursday’s series opener against the Orioles at Camden Yards.
Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

Ceddanne Rafaela went 2-for-4 in Friday’s loss to the Yankees.

Rafaela was responsible for two of the five hits the Red Sox totaled in Friday’s 1-0 loss to the Yankees. Rafaela has now hit safely in six of his last seven games and is slashing .284/.312/.451 in August with nine extra-base hits and 12 RBI.
Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

Ceddanne Rafaela is not in Boston’s starting lineup against the Pirates on Friday.

Red Sox manager Chad Tracy had said they were looking to get him a day off at some point, and that’s all this appears to be. Eli White is batting ninth and playing center field against RHP Bubba Chandler.
Ceddanne Rafaela

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Ceddanne Rafaela hit his 13th and 14th homers Saturday as the Red Sox edged the Dodgers 3-2.

Rafaela went deep in his first two at-bats to join Eric Haase as the only players to hit two homers off Yoshinobu Yamamoto in one game. He had two more hard-hit balls afterwards, but they both turned into outs. It was Rafaela’s second career two-homer game. He’s 11-for-26 with four homers, 10 RBI and two steals in his last six games.
Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

Ceddanne Rafaela went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer Friday as the Red Sox topped the Dodgers 9-4.

Rafaela’s homer gave the Red Sox a 5-4 lead in the seventh, and the team added three more runs afterwards in the frame. Along with his 12th homer, Rafaela collected his 15th steal tonight, adding to his chances of notching a 20/20 season. He’s been Boston’s best player with his .286/.326/.456 line and his spectacular defense in center field.

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Athletics optioned RHP Joey Estes to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Estes has been hammered for an 11.05 ERA and 1.91 WHIP over 7 1/3 frames in his two appearances with the Athletics this season. Drew Rom was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to take his place in the A’s bullpen on Sunday.
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Drew Rom

ATH Starting Pitcher #63
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Athletics recalled LHP Drew Rom from Triple-A Las Vegas.

The 26-year-old southpaw has really struggled in 12 appearances at the MLB level this season, registering a 6.35 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and a 16/7 K/BB ratio over 11 1/3 innings of work. He’ll add a fresh arm to an overworked Athletics’ bullpen.
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Anthony Seigler

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Red Sox placed INF Anthony Seigler on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation.

Seigler suffered the injury during Saturday’s ballgame against the Royals. Given that there are only two weeks left in the regular season, it’s unlikely that the 27-year-old infielder will be able to return before the postseason begins. Willson Contreras was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move on Sunday.
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Willson Contreras

BOS 1st Baseman #40
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Red Sox activated 1B Willson Contreras from the 10-day injured list.

After playing in a pair of minor league rehab games at Double-A Portland, Contreras is ready to make his return to the middle of the Red Sox’ lineup on Sunday. He has been sidelined since the end of August due to a left hamstring strain. Anthony Seigler (wrist) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move on Sunday.
- David Shovein

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Jordan Walker

STL Right Fielder #18
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Jordan Walker (lower body) returned to the Cardinals’ starting lineup on Sunday.

Walker made an early exit from Friday’s game due to a lower body injury and was held out of Saturday’s contest as a precautionary measure. He’ll start in right field and bat cleanup against David Sandlin and the White Sox on Sunday afternoon in St. Louis.
- David Shovein

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Teoscar Hernández

LAD Left Fielder #37
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Teoscar Hernández is not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Marlins.

Dodgers’ skipper Dave Roberts noted that it’s just a routine day of rest, as the team didn’t want the 33-year-old outfielder to play in three straight games on the turf in Miami. Josue De Paula will start in his place in left field and bat sixth for the Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.
- David Shovein

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Shea Langeliers

ATH Catcher #23
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Shea Langeliers is not in the Athletics’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s battle against the Mariners.

The A’s appear to be easing Langeliers back into action following his return from the injured list on Saturday. He’s expected to finish out the season exclusively as a designated hitter for the Athletics. Max Muncy is functioning in that role on Sunday and will bat fifth against Mariners’ right-hander Bryce Miller.
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Kaelen Culpepper

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Kaelen Culpepper (shoulder) was held out of the Twins’ starting lineup on Sunday.

The 23-year-old shortstop was pulled from Saturday’s game after being hit in the right shoulder by a pitch. He’s still feeling a bit sore on Sunday so he’ll get an extra day to rest before returning to the lineup. Ryan Kreidler will start in his place and will bat ninth against Guardians’ right-hander Tanner Bibee on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
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Xavier Edwards

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Marlins activated INF Xavier Edwards from the 10-day injured list.

Edwards had been shelved since the end of August due to a left thumb sprain. He’ll start at second base and will bat fifth for the Marlins against Dodgers’ right-hander Emmet Sheehan on Sunday afternoon in Miami.
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Owen Caissie

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Marlins placed OF Owen Caissie on the 10-day injured list with a lumbar stress reaction.

While it’s not yet confirmed, it’s expected that this will end the 24-year-old outfielder’s 2026 campaign. Xavier Edwards was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move on Sunday.
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