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Red Sox Activate Outfielder Refsnyder, Lose First Baseman Lowe to Paternity Leave
28 Aug
Summary
- Red Sox place first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on paternity list
- Activate outfielder Rob Refsnyder from 10-day injured list
- Refsnyder hitting .272 with 6 homers, 22 RBIs in 54 games
In a roster move on August 25th, 2025, the Boston Red Sox have placed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on the paternity list. Lowe, who joined the Red Sox just last month, has been a key part of their lineup, batting .296 with a homer and 7 RBIs in 9 games.
To fill Lowe's spot, the Red Sox have activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list. Refsnyder, who missed the last 12 games due to a left oblique strain, is expected to provide a boost to the Red Sox's lineup, particularly against left-handed pitchers. The 34-year-old is hitting .272 with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs in 54 games this season.
Manager Alex Cora expressed his excitement about Refsnyder's return, noting that the team has "struggled against lefties lately" and that Refsnyder's presence will give them more options to maximize their lineup and bench. The Red Sox also activated right-hander Justin Slaten from the 60-day injured list and optioned lefty Jovani Morán to Triple-A Worcester as part of the roster moves.
