Red Sox play without home run leader and Ceddanne Rafaela absent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are competing in their series finale on Sunday without their top home run hitter. Ceddanne Rafaela is also scratched from the lineup, impacting the team's offensive strength. As they seek a series victory, the absence of key players may affect their performance. The team's current status in the series and lineup adjustments will be closely monitored during the game.
- •Red Sox compete on Sunday without their home run leader
- •Ceddanne Rafaela also scratched from the lineup
- •Team aims for series win despite absences
- •Impact of missing players could affect game performance
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox home run leader gets rare day off Sunday; Ceddanne Rafaela scratched (lineups)
"The Red Sox will try to to claim a series win Sunday without their most feared bat in the lineup.
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