Red Sox notebook Ceddanne Rafaela chases improvements at plate for Red Sox in second big league season By Julian McWilliams Globe Staff,Updated February 22, 2025, 10:05 p.m.

Rafaela ranked 182nd (out of 207 batters with 400 plate appearances or higher) in exit velocity (86.6 mph) and 151st in hard-hit rate (36.9). On the positive side, his launch angle (14.9) promoted ...

Ceddanne Rafaela’s absence from the Red Sox’ lineup Tuesday — for just the second time in six weeks — was a “mental day” amid his deep offensive slump, manager Alex Cora said.

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run, walk-off home run in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to a season-best eight games with a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on ...

Rafaela emerged during the 2022 season as one of the most intriguing prospects in the Red Sox organization. Though he was originally an infielder (and he continues to crosstrain on the dirt), he's ...

Rafaela went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's game, but it seems likely that the Red Sox will get a bigger sample size on his production from the keystone after the All-Star break.

HOUSTON — Ceddanne Rafaela is back at second base for Boston on Tuesday after playing center field in Monday night’s series opener. The Red Sox and Astros will play the second game of their ...

BOSTON — Ceddanne Rafaela curled a home run around the Pesky Pole in the bottom of the ninth inning on Wednesday and the Boston Red Sox rallied after trailing four different times to beat the ...