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Match Preview: Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays

Mar 29, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) reacts after hitting a solo-home run against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Red Sox will face the Tampa Bay Rays on 22nd April 2022, which will be the first game of their upcoming series.

Both the teams would like to start the series with a win, as currently, they find themselves in a sloppy run of form to start the season.

  • The Boston Red Sox currently has a record of 7-6.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays currently have a record of 6-7.

Injury Report:

Red Sox:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
J.D. MartinezDHThu, Apr 21GroinExpected to be out until at least Apr 23
Jonathan Arauz2BTue, Apr 19IllnessExpected to be out until at least Apr 25
Kevin PlaweckiCMon, Apr 18IllnessExpected to be out until at least Apr 25
Josh TaylorRPSat, Apr 16BackExpected to be out until at least May 3
Chris SaleSPMon, Apr 4RibsExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
James PaxtonSPWed, Mar 16ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Source: CBS Sports

Rays:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Ryan YarbroughSPThu, Apr 21GroinExpected to be out until at least Apr 27
JT ChargoisRPWed, Apr 20ObliqueExpected to be out until at least Apr 24
Shane BazSPSat, Apr 16ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
Luis PatinoSPWed, Apr 13ObliqueExpected to be out until at least Jun 14
Brendan McKaySPThu, Apr 7ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 6
Nick AndersonRPThu, Apr 7ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 15
Peter FairbanksRPThu, Apr 7LatExpected to be out until at least Jul 4
Colby WhiteRPWed, Apr 6ElbowOut for the season
Yonny ChirinosSPFri, Mar 18ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 4
Tyler GlasnowSPThu, Mar 17ElbowExpected to be out until at least Sep 1
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays

Aug 18, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
  • Xander Bogaerts – Red Sox

Xander is due to have a big game for his team, and coming against this Rays team, he is likely to go off and lead his team to a much-needed win.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

Oct 22, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) reacts after the first inning against the Houston Astros during game six of the 2021 ALCS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Red Sox need to start racking up some wins here after a dodgy start to their season, and this is a good opportunity for them to win.

  • Match Prediction: Boston Red Sox to win the game.

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