Xander Bogaerts

Xander Bogaerts is starting at SS and batting 4th for the Red Sox on Saturday. He exited the game Friday with back discomfort after a collision with OF Alex Verdugo.

Fantasy Impact

This is good news for the veteran SS, as the collision won't cause him to miss a start. Bogaerts is hitting .326/.388/.465 so far in 2022.

Xander Bogaerts was pinch hit for in the eighth inning of Friday night’s game against Seattle. He collided with Alex Verdugo in top half of the inning while going for a pop up into left field.

Fantasy Impact

Bogaerts landed awkwardly on his upper back and arms after the collision. Although he finished the top half of the eighth inning, he was likely lifted to be further evaluated. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye out for the Red Sox post game press conference to see if there is an update on the star shortstop.

Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with a solo homer during Wednesday's series finale against the Astros. Boston ultimately defeated Houston by a score of 5-1.

Fantasy Impact

Bogaerts is slashing .336/.395/.482 with four homers, 16 RBI, 12 walks, and 31 strikeouts this season. He wraps up the Houston series with two homers, three RBI, two walks, and zero strikeouts.

Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer against the Astros on Monday evening. He also walked and was hit by a pitch. Boston ultimately defeated Houston by a score of 6-3.

Fantasy Impact

Bogaerts is now slashing .346/.403/.477 with three homers, 15 RBI, 11 walks, and 31 strikeouts this season. He has been a pivotal part of the Boston lineup and should continue to be rostered in all fantasy baseball leagues.

Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a single, walk, and two strikeouts against the Rangers on Sunday afternoon. He also stole second base. Boston ultimately fell to Texas by a score of 7-1.

Fantasy Impact

Bogaerts is slashing a whopping .344/.393/.453 with two homers, 13 RBI, 10 walks, and 31 strikeouts this season. He is also 2-for-2 when attempting to steal a base. The talented, veteran shortstop deserves to be rostered in 100 percent of fantasy baseball leagues.