Red Sox: Lowe goes on paternity list, Refsnyder returns

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The Boston Red Sox made two roster moves Thursday. First baseman Nathaniel Lowe was placed on the paternity list, while outfielder Rob Refsnyder was activated after a 12-game absence due to a left oblique injury.

What is the paternity list?

In Major League Baseball, this option allows players to be absent from the game for one to three days to attend the birth of a child or to be with their family. During this time, the team can fill the roster spot with another player.

Lowe's impact

Since arriving in Boston on August 18th after being released by the Nationals, Lowe has immediately taken off as the starting first baseman. In nine games, he's batting .296 with one home run and seven RBIs, becoming a key part of the lineup.

Refsnyder's return

Refsnyder, 34, is returning from a strained left oblique. He's hitting .272 with six home runs and 22 RBIs in 54 games so far this season. He was immediately included in the lineup against the Orioles as the designated hitter.

Manager Alex Cora appreciated his return, especially against left-handed pitchers:

“We needed him. We've struggled against lefties lately. He offers good at-bats and forces opponents to make strategic decisions. That gives us more options to use the bench,” he noted.

With this adjustment, the Red Sox hope to strengthen their offense in a crucial division series against Baltimore.

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Sources:

• AP News