BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves:
- Placed catcher Christian Vázquez and infielder Jonathan Araúz on the COVID-19 Related Injured List.
- Recalled right-hander pitcher Tyler Danish from Triple-A Worcester.
- Selected outfielder Rob Refsnyder to the active major league roster from Worcester.
Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement.
Vázquez, 31, has started seven of the Red Sox’ first 10 games at catcher, throwing out two of five attempted base stealers (40.0%). The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 with two RBI in yesterday’s game against the Twins, hitting his first home run of the season in the seventh inning.
Araúz, 23, has appeared in five games this season, making three starts at second base. The switch-hitter most recently appeared as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning on Saturday.
Danish, 27, has not allowed a run in his three relief appearances for Worcester this season, striking out six batters in 3.0 innings. The right-hander posted a 1.29 ERA (1 ER/7.0 IP) in six Grapefruit League appearances for the Red Sox in Spring Training.
Refsnyder, 31, is batting .400 (14-for-35) with 12 runs scored, four doubles, one home run, eight RBI, and nine walks in 11 games for Worcester this season. The right-handed hitter has made eight starts in center field, two in right field, and one at designated hitter.
