Rafaela has struggled at the plate for about a month, a steep falloff coinciding with when he started bouncing between second base and center field.

The Red Sox needed that one badly. Does Bill Belichick think he's helping himself by taking shots at the Krafts?

There has to be a lot going through Ceddanne Rafaela's mind these days. The Boston Red Sox's second-year man had a surge late in the first half of the season, making him a legitimate All-Star snub. But since returning from the All-Star break,

The squirrel emerged near the Red Sox dugout on the third-base line, running into Boston’s rookie outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia before making his way to the mound. Fried then stood and watched the squirrel make himself at home, standing for a few moments on the dirt before scampering off toward first base.

As the Red Sox return home Friday after a tough week-long road trip, Ceddanne Rafaela will be in his natural position and Masataka Yoshida isn’t in the lineup.

Ceddanne Rafaela is playing second base (and batting eighth) Saturday as the Red Sox look to clinch a series victory against the visiting Miami Marlins. Jarren Duran will take over in center field, and Roman Anthony will man left.

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Boston remains squarely in contention for a postseason spot with at least one player out of his natural position on a near-nightly basis.

Ceddanne Rafaela is back at second base for Boston on Tuesday after playing center field in Monday night’s series opener.

According to multiple reports, the Boston Red Sox are promoting Jhostynxon Garcia, aptly nicknamed 'The Password.' He's the No. 77-ranked prospect in the sport,

The Red Sox recalled Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.

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