Rafaela has three home runs this spring and is battling to be Boston’s starting center fielder.
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Months after losing his brother, Garrett Whitlock brings new perspective to Red Sox camp
Whitlock’s brother died late last season and the pitcher leaned on his teammates, especially Tanner Houck, to get through the grieving process.
Tom Caron: Red Sox, Rays thrilled by preseason games in Dominican Republic
The weekend exhibition games in Santo Domingo featured enthusiastic fans and served as a homecoming for Dominican players on both rosters.
Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito to have surgery Tuesday on right elbow
The surgery could be season-ending for Giolito, who was signed by Boston as a free agent this winter.
Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello says long-term deal was just one of many goals
Bello spoke about his six-year, $55 million deal before Boston’s exhibition game Saturday against Tampa Bay in the Dominican Republic.
Red Sox, starting pitcher Brayan Bello agree to six-year contract
Bello, who turns 25 in May, went 12-11 with a 4.24 ERA in 28 starts last season.
Lucas Giolito to see specialist and explore possibility of elbow surgery
Boston’s newest starting pitcher will miss significant time, and possibly be out until next season if he needs Tommy John surgery.
Lucas Giolito’s elbow injury looks serious, and Red Sox need to shuffle rotation in response
Boston Manager Alex Cora says it’s ‘not a good day for us’ with starter Lucas Giolito, acquired in the offseason, possibly done for the season.
Tom Caron: Red Sox hope starting pitcher Kutter Crawford is ready for a breakthrough
Crawford is the front-runner for the No. 4 spot in Boston’s starting rotation and will be counted on to go deeper into games this season.
MLB notebook: Red Sox sign first baseman C.J. Cron to minor league deal
Cron was an All-Star in 2022, but played just 71 games last season when he was hampered by back issues.