NEWS
9:46 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is expected to move to second base Saturday when shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) will be activated off the injured list, MLB.com reports.
3:54 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
11:58 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
9:38 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers.
5:16 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
8:52 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Orioles.
10:08 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 11-6 win over Texas.
8:44 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 9-7 win over the Yankees.
9:42 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Yankees.
10:15 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Yankees.
12:18 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) started at shortstop and went 3-for-4 with a double in Friday's 9-2 loss to San Diego.
2:45 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
4:32 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
8:51 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 3-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and an RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Toronto.
9:02 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Friday's 7-3 win over the Tigers.
3:15 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) isn't in Boston's lineup for Thursday's game against Detroit, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
8:34 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) Red Sox advised Rafaela to hold his hands lower in his stance, Julian McWilliams of Boston Globe reports. He went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's loss to Baltimore and is batting .206 with a 25.7 strikeout percentage.
8:45 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 2-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Brewers.
6:38 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 5-0 win over the Rays.
4:35 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.
4:07 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Rays.
9:41 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Twins.
11:55 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Rafaela is the team's everyday shortstop at this point, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
9:36 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 8-1 win over the Pirates.
9:09 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Guardians.
2:48 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) isn't in Boston's lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
11:56 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Rafaela will see some playing time at second base and shortstop going forward, Jen McCaffrey of The Athleticreports.
3:08 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) has agreed to terms on a contract extension with the Red Sox, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
2:09 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
2:52 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
2:57 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) Alex Cora confirmed Saturday that Rafaela is on Boston's Opening Day roster, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
12:28 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is starting at second base for the Red Sox on Thursday for the first time this spring, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
8:12 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) entered Monday's spring game at second base and went 0-for-1 against the Twins.
12:28 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) started in center field went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Saturday's Spring Breakout game against Atlanta's prospects.
2:42 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) will get some innings at second base and shortstop next week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
10:34 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) manager Alex Cora said Wednesday there is an organizational meeting scheduled this weekend to discuss how best to utilize Rafaela on the major league roster, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
4:45 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora indicated Wednesday that Rafaela could be used some at second base, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
7:34 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is slashing .233/.324/.500 with two doubles, two home runs, five RBI and two steals over 12 spring games.
10:06 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that, if Rafaela makes the Opening Day roster, he would likely be the team's center fielder, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
9:18 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow indicated Wednesday that he expects Rafaela to play a significant role with the major-league club in 2024, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
11:58 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.
3:59 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) will be on the bench for Saturday's game against Baltimore, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
4:18 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
10:20 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) started at second base and went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 win over the White Sox.
9:03 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Wednesday's 15-5 loss to the Rangers.
5:09 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) was added to the lineup for Friday's game at Toronto.
3:14 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Toronto, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
3:22 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is starting in center field and batting eighth in Wednesday's game versus the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
9:21 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
10:13 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) Sox manager Alex Cora said Rafaela's limited opportunities is due to the team still being in the playoff hunt, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
2:41 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday versus the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
9:30 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter and finished in center field. He went 1-for-2 in a 13-2 loss to the Royals.
6:47 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) went 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Astros.
1:34 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in his first major-league start Wednesday against the Astros, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
2:56 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
3:20 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
10:27 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) hit a home run for the fifth consecutive game Saturday in Triple-A Worcester's win over Syracuse.
9:55 AM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) was informed Sunday that he will be promoted to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports.
6:04 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) Red Sox optioned Rafaela to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
12:53 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS) will see most of his playing time in center field this spring, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
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