Adley Rutschman’s return to his former club, the one that drafted him No. 1 in 2016, has gone well for his new team. On Thursday, he clubbed a pair of solo homers. He backstopped the Sox’ pitchers to a 1-0 shutout Friday. After a day off on Saturday, what can he do to cap the series Sunday?

BALTIMORE — Three regulars are not in the Red Sox lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Catcher Adley Rutschman, third baseman Caleb Durbin and center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela are not starting.

Ceddanne Rafaela has been left out of the Boston Red Sox lineup for their latest clash against the Baltimore Orioles, with the outfielder missing his third consecutive game. Rafaela’s absence comes after he experienced discomfort in his right quadriceps during Boston’s game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

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The Red Sox' win Saturday included a huge walk from Jarren Duran, five two-out RBIs and even a postgame shoutout to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.

The Boston Red Sox have cooled off considerably in August, and one key player's is a big reason. The post Red Sox Concerns Raised as Star Slides Into Slump Amid ‘Prolonged Struggles’ appeared first on HEAVY.

Red Sox' Mickey Gasper has filled in nicely for first baseman Willson Contreras, who is on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain.