Christian Arroyo rejoins Crimson Sox, Raimel Tapia DFA’d

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Arroyo went 1-for-2 on Monday in his first recreation since Could 6.

Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo watches as his fifth inning double heads to right field.
Christian Arroyo spent the final month on the Injured Record with a hamstring pressure. Jim Davis/Globe Workers

Forward of their recreation towards the Rays on Monday, the Crimson Sox activated Christian Arroyo from the injured record.

The second baseman had been out since Could 6 with a hamstring pressure, and went 1-for-2 with a double in his first recreation again.

Earlier than his IL stint, Arroyo was one among Boston’s hottest hitters.

In his 11 earlier video games, the 28-year-old hit .458 with eight RBIs and 9 runs.

Over that very same stretch, the Crimson Sox had been additionally profitable, going 8-3. Since Arroyo’s harm, nonetheless, Boston has struggled to stack up wins.

Boston is simply 9-15 since Could 6, together with its 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Monday.

To exchange Arroyo within the center infield, Alex Cora has used a mix of Pablo Reyes, Enmanuel Valdez, and Kiké Hernadez.

Each Reyes and Valdez have cooled after scorching begins on the plate, and as Hernandez confirmed Monday, his finest spot on protection could also be in heart.

Whereas Arroyo’s protection hasn’t been otherworldly this 12 months (zero defensive runs saved at second base), it’s nonetheless an enchancment over what Valdez has introduced up to now (minus-4 defensive runs saved).

In a corresponding transfer, the Crimson Sox designated outfielder Raimel Tapia for project.

The 29-year-old Tapia posted a .701 OPS in 39 video games for Boston this season.

He was signed by the Crimson Sox within the offseason to a minor league contract and was one among 5 outfielders to make the Opening Day roster.

Tapia’s departure leaves Cora with the choices of Rob Refsndyer, Jarren Duran, Alex Verdugo, Masataka Yoshida, and Hernandez within the outfield.

Originally posted 2023-06-06 14:09:03.