By Ian Browne For the first time since June 18, the Red Sox had a starting lineup that did not include Jose Iglesias. The infielder had started 34 straight games. However, Iglesias has been slumping of late. He has just five hits in his last 44 at-bats. Brandon Snyder got the start at third base Monday against Rays lefty David Price, while Stephen Drew started at short. …read more
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By ESPNBoston.com The Red Sox on Wednesday placed pitcher John Lackey on the disabled list with a right biceps strain and, as expected, activated shortstop Stephen Drew, optioning 23-year-old Jose Iglesias to Triple-A Pawtucket to clear a spot.
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By Paul Casella The on Wednesday optioned Jose Iglesias to make room for Stephen Drew, who was activated from the seven-day concussion disabled list.
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By Paul Hagen Because of shortstop Stephen Drew‘s concussion and David Ortiz‘s heel problems, the Red Sox weren’t able to field their full lineup once all spring. So, as the Grapefruit League season ended with a 4-2 win over the Twins on Saturday at JetBlue Park, new manager John Farrell conceded he still isn’t sure exactly what he’s got. …read more
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By Ian Browne Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew, who is still feeling symptoms from the concussion he sustained on March 7, was placed on the seven-day disabled list prior to Thursday’s night game against the Twins. …read more
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By Ian Browne Manager John Farrell said Stephen Drew, following a March 7 concussion, would ideally be able to participate in Minor League games by the end of Spring Training. …read more
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By Ian Browne Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew isn’t sure when he will play baseball again, but he’s pleased that his concussion symptoms have decreased enough that he can start getting back into game shape. …read more
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By Ian Browne and Evan Drellich The fact that Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew was back on the field Thursday doing drills and in the cage taking swings was a sign that his consultation with a concussion specialist at the University of Pittsburgh went well. …read more
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By Evan Drellich Barring a very quick recovery in a day’s time, shortstop Stephen Drew will head to Pittsburgh to meet with Dr. Michael Collins, who is the executive director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s concussion program and worked with Brandon McCarthy and Brian Roberts after their own head injuries. …read more
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By Evan Drellich Manager John Farrell had a little smile Sunday morning when he was asked if outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.’s left-handed bat might make sense if the Red Sox head north without Stephen Drew and David Ortiz. …read more
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By Evan Drellich David Ortiz has already been ruled out for Opening Day, and now shortstop Stephen Drew‘s chances of playing April 1 against the Yankees are shrinking, too. …read more
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By Ian Browne Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew is still experiencing symptoms from the mild concussion he sustained on Thursday, and was again out of the lineup for Saturday night’s game against the Orioles. …read more
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If Jose Iglesias had proved he could hit at the Major League level during his trial run late last season, the Red Sox likely would not have acquired Stephen Drew. But to Iglesias’ credit, he hasn’t moped about the situation. Instead, he continues to work. …read more
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If another season is drawing near, the Red Sox must be breaking in a new shortstop. The revolving door that hasn’t stopped since Nomar Garciaparra was traded on July 31, 2004, continues into another year, as veteran Stephen Drew is the latest to join the carousel. …read more
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