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The starts and 172 innings were his most since the 2019 season, and the righty finished eighth in the American League Cy Young race.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
DeRosa started Henderson at third base on Sunday over Alex Bregman because of Henderson’s history of success against the Dominican righty — Henderson was 7 of 9 with a home run and four RBI all-time versus Severino entering the game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Senior right-hander Jake Matise (Lewis) is coming off a huge season and is joined on the mound by senior righty Connor Elenteny (Notre Dame).
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Though the Red Sox have veteran lefty Aroldis Chapman in the closer role, this version of Weissert could be a significant boon for the bullpen, should manager Alex Cora find himself in need of a righty closer.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
DeRosa started Henderson at third base on Sunday over Alex Bregman because of Henderson’s history of success against the Dominican righty — Henderson was 7 of 9 with a home run and four RBI all-time versus Severino entering the game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Senior right-hander Jake Matise (Lewis) is coming off a huge season and is joined on the mound by senior righty Connor Elenteny (Notre Dame).
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Though the Red Sox have veteran lefty Aroldis Chapman in the closer role, this version of Weissert could be a significant boon for the bullpen, should manager Alex Cora find himself in need of a righty closer.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Righty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/righty. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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