The Seattle Mariners signed veteran Rob Refsnyder to a one-year deal, primarily to bolster their platoon options against left-handed pitching, signaling that more roster moves, possibly including a trade for Brendan Donovan, are expected to follow as part of their offseason strategy.
Rob Refsnyder plans to continue playing in 2026, with informal talks already underway with the Red Sox, after a strong recent performance that highlights his value as a bench player with a notable platoon split, and potential interest from other teams like the Diamondbacks, Cubs, Royals, and Guardians.
The Boston Red Sox rallied for five runs in the seventh inning to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 at Fenway Park. The win prevented a sweep by the Rockies and gave the Red Sox some momentum heading into their next series against the New York Yankees. Garrett Whitlock pitched seven strong innings for the Red Sox, while Rob Refsnyder's two-run triple was the key hit in the rally. The Red Sox are now one game under .500 and hope to start a sustained run of wins.
Rob Refsnyder's performance helped the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, with Refsnyder setting the tempo early on with a single and stolen base in the first inning, and later hitting a key triple in the seventh inning to break a 2-2 deadlock. Pitchers Garrett Whitlock and Josh Winckowski held down the Rockies' offense, while catcher Connor Wong threw out a base runner and has now nabbed 11-of-33 base stealers on the season. The Red Sox have an off day before facing the New York Yankees for a three-game weekend set.
Rob Refsnyder, the outfielder for Boston Red Sox, has extended his contract through the 2024 season with a $2 million club option for 2025. Refsnyder, who signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox last season, has made an immediate impact and will be a key member of the team for at least two seasons. The deal reportedly is worth $1.85 million and includes multiple performance bonuses and escalators.
Former New York Yankees infielder Rob Refsnyder has signed a one-year extension with the Boston Red Sox, keeping him with the team through 2024 with a club option for 2025. Refsnyder, now a backup outfielder, has bounced around the majors since leaving the Yankees in 2018, but has found success with the Red Sox, hitting .284/.408/.383 this season. The 32-year-old says he deals better with being a part-time player now than he did as a young player with the Yankees.
The Boston Red Sox have signed outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a one-year contract extension through the 2024 season, with a club option for 2025. Refsnyder, who signed with the Red Sox as a free agent in 2022, has batted .299 with a .393 on-base percentage and .457 slugging percentage in 90 games with the team. He has also made starts in left, right, and center field, as well as at designated hitter. Refsnyder has a team-leading .408 on-base percentage this season and has hit .365 against left-handed pitching.
With Adam Duvall sidelined due to a fractured left wrist, Fantasy Baseball managers can consider picking up outfielders like Jorge Soler, Austin Hays, Jarred Kelenic, Trevor Larnach, and Mauricio Dubon to replace his production. Soler is the best bet for power, while Kelenic offers 20-20 upside. Tapia and Refsnyder are likely to replace Duvall in the Red Sox lineup.