Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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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

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:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
J.D. Martinez	DH	Thu, Apr 21	Groin	Expected to be out until at least Apr 23
Jonathan Arauz	2B	Tue, Apr 19	Illness	Expected to be out until at least Apr 25
Kevin Plawecki	C	Mon, Apr 18	Illness	Expected to be out until at least Apr 25
Josh Taylor	RP	Sat, Apr 16	Back	Expected to be out until at least May 3
Chris Sale	SP	Mon, Apr 4	Ribs	Expected to be out until at least Jun 4
James Paxton	SP	Wed, Mar 16	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 1

Source: CBS Sports

Rays:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Ryan Yarbrough	SP	Thu, Apr 21	Groin	Expected to be out until at least Apr 27
JT Chargois	RP	Wed, Apr 20	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Apr 24
Shane Baz	SP	Sat, Apr 16	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 4
Luis Patino	SP	Wed, Apr 13	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Jun 14
Brendan McKay	SP	Thu, Apr 7	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 6
Nick Anderson	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 15
Peter Fairbanks	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Lat	Expected to be out until at least Jul 4
Colby White	RP	Wed, Apr 6	Elbow	Out for the season
Yonny Chirinos	SP	Fri, Mar 18	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 4
Tyler Glasnow	SP	Thu, Mar 17	Elbow	Expected 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.