2022 Boston Red Sox season

2022 Boston Red Sox
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Major League affiliations
American League (since 1901)
East Division (since 1969)
Location
Fenway Park (since 1912)
Boston (since 1901)
Other information
Owner(s)	John W. Henry (Fenway Sports Group)
General manager(s)	Brian O'Halloran
Manager(s)	Alex Cora
Local television	NESN: Dave O'Brien (play-by-play) with Dennis Eckersley, Tony Massarotti, Kevin Millar, and Kevin Youkilis (analyst rotation)
Local radio	WEEI-FM / Boston Red Sox Radio Network
[[2021 Boston Red Sox season| < Previous season]]

The 2022 Boston Red Sox season is scheduled to be the 122nd season in the team's history, and their 111th season at Fenway Park. The team's regular season was originally scheduled to open on March 31, with a home game against the Tampa Bay Rays, and conclude on October 2, with an away game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

On December 2, 2021, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced a lockout of players, following expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). On March 10, 2022, the MLB and MLBPA agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement, thus ending the lockout. Opening Day was then scheduled for April 7 as an away game against the New York Yankees, but it was postponed to April 8 because of inclement weather. The Red Sox's season is now scheduled to end with a home game on October 5 against the Rays. Although MLB previously announced that several series would be cancelled due to the lockout, the agreement provides for a 162-game season, with originally canceled games to be made up via doubleheaders.

Offseason

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Patch worn in memory of Jerry Remy

Lockout

Main article: 2021–22 Major League Baseball lockout

The expiration of the league's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Major League Baseball Players Association occurred on December 1, 2021, with no new agreement in place. As a result, the team owners voted unanimously to lockout the players, stopping all free agency and trades.

The parties came to an agreement on a new CBA on March 10, 2022.

Rule changes

Pursuant to the new CBA, several new rules were instituted for the 2022 season:

• Use of the designated hitter by the National League
• Expansion of the postseason from 10 to 12 teams
• Allowing teams to have their players wear advertising patches on uniforms and helmets

Additional changes were approved in late March:

• Expansion of teams' active rosters during April from 26 to 28 players (due to a shortened spring training)
• Starting any extra innings with a runner on second base
• Allowing pitchers who bat (e.g. Shohei Ohtani) to remain in the batting order after being removed as the pitcher
• Playing nine-inning doubleheader games (discontinuing the use of seven-inning doubleheader games)

October 2021
October 2021 On October 25, the team announced the dismissal of first base coach Tom Goodwin. On October 30, former Red Sox second baseman and longtime color commentator Jerry Remy died at age 68.

November 2021

November 2021 On November 1, it was reported that hitting coach Tim Hyers declined the team's offer for 2022 and would not continue in his role. On November 3, five players elected to become free agents: Adam Ottavino, Hansel Robles, Eduardo Rodríguez, Danny Santana, and Travis Shaw. On November 4, Kyle Schwarber declined his side of a mutual option for 2022 and became a free agent. On November 5, the team claimed outfielder Tim Locastro off of waivers from the New York Yankees. On November 7, the team declined to exercise their 2022 options on Martín Pérez and Garrett Richards, making them free agents. The same day, the team did exercise its option on Christian Vázquez, and J. D. Martinez chose not to exercise his opt-out clause; both remain under contract with the team for the 2022 season. The team also issued a qualifying offer ($18.4 million for one year) to Eduardo Rodríguez, starting a 10-day window within which he could accept that offer, reach other contract terms with the team, or remain a free agent. On November 14, it was reported that Rodríguez declined the qualifying offer. He subsequently signed with the Detroit Tigers. On November 19, in advance of the Rule 5 draft, the Red Sox added four players their 40-man roster: infielder Jeter Downs and pitchers Brayan Bello, Kutter Crawford, and Josh Winckowski. On November 22, the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2022 was announced. Multiple players who were with the Red Sox during their MLB careers were included: Curt Schilling (10th ballot, with Red Sox 2004–2007), Roger Clemens (10th, 1984–1996), Billy Wagner (7th, 2009), Manny Ramirez (6th, 2001–2008), Carl Crawford (1st, 2011–2012), David Ortiz (1st, 2003–2016), Jonathan Papelbon (1st, 2005–2011), Jake Peavy (1st, 2013–2014), and A. J. Pierzynski (1st, 2014). On November 27, the team signed pitcher Michael Wacha to a one-year contract, reportedly worth $7 million. On November 30, the team non-tendered Locastro, making him a free agent, and agreed to terms with pitcher Ryan Brasier on a one-year contract, reportedly worth $1.4 million.

December 2021

December 2021 On December 1, the team: Signed free agent pitchers Rich Hill and James Paxton. Traded Hunter Renfroe to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jackie Bradley Jr. and minor-league infielders David Hamilton and Alex Binelas. Agreed to terms with backup catcher Kevin Plawecki on a one-year contract for 2022, reportedly worth $2.25 million. On December 2, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced a lockout of players, following expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). On December 13, the team named Chad Tracy manager of the Worcester Red Sox. On December 20, the team named its coaching staff for the 2022 season. Existing coaches Ramón Vázquez and Peter Fatse were named the new first base coach and hitting coach, respectively. Luis Ortiz and Ben Rosenthal were added to the staff as assistant hitting coaches. Reed Gragnani was added to the staff as assistant hitting coordinator, and Andy Fox was added to the staff as major league field coordinator. Michael Brenly, who had been a bullpen catcher, was promoted to staff assistant.

January 2022
January 2022 On January 25, it was announced that David Ortiz, who played for the Red Sox from 2003 to 2016, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, via 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting.

February 2022
February 2022 On February 18, MLB announced that the start of spring training would be delayed until at least March 5, due to the ongoing lockout.

March 2022

• On March 1, with the lockout still unresolved, Commissioner Manfred announced that the regular season would not start on March 31 as originally planned; with the cancelation of the first two series of the season, teams were expected to play no more than 156 games.
• On March 10, MLB and the MLBPA reached tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement, which was officially ratified later that day. A full 162-game season was salvaged, with a delay of Opening Day to April 7, with originally cancelled games to be made up during the season.
• On March 6, the team signed pitchers Silvino Bracho and Darin Gillies to minor-league contracts with invitations to spring training.
• On March 11, the team signed pitcher Thomas Pannone to a minor-league contract.
• On March 15, the team signed pitcher Matt Strahm to a one-year contract. The team also placed Paxton on the 60-day injured list, as he continued his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
• On March 16, the team signed pitcher Jake Diekman to a two-year contract. The team also signed catcher Deivy Grullón to a minor-league contract.
• On March 19, the team re-signed relief pitcher Hansel Robles to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.
• On March 22, the team came to agreement with five players on one-year contracts, thus avoiding arbitration: Christian Arroyo, Rafael Devers, Nick Pivetta, Josh Taylor, and Alex Verdugo. The team also claimed Kyle Tyler off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels; Hudson Potts was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
• On March 23, the team announced the signing of infielder Trevor Story to a six-year contract. Jeisson Rosario was designated for assignment in a corresponding move; he was later claimed off of waivers by the New York Yankees.
• On March 24, the team claimed pitcher Ralph Garza Jr. off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Kyle Tyler was designated for assignment in a corresponding move; he was later claimed off of waivers by the San Diego Padres.
• On March 30, the team signed pitcher Dan Altavilla, who underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2021.

April 2022

• On April 4, the team placed pitcher Chris Sale on the 60-day injured list with a right rib stress fracture. In a corresponding move, the team added pitcher Tyler Danish to the 40-man roster.

Spring training

The team's Grapefruit League schedule was originally scheduled to run from February 26 through March 29. The actual start of spring training was impacted by the lockout, as practices did not begin until March 13, with games spanning March 17 to April 5. The Red Sox compiled a spring training record of 11–8 (.579), scoring 91 runs while allowing 87.

Season standings

American League East

AL East	W	L	Pct.	GB	Home	Road
New York Yankees	99	63	0.611	—	57–24	42–39
Toronto Blue Jays	92	70	0.568	7	47–34	45–36
Tampa Bay Rays	86	76	0.531	13	51–30	35–46
Baltimore Orioles	83	79	0.512	16	45–36	38–43
Boston Red Sox	78	84	0.481	21	43–38	35–46

American League Wild Card

Division leaders	W	L	Pct.
Houston Astros	106	56	0.654
New York Yankees	99	63	0.611
Cleveland Guardians	92	70	0.568

	W	L	Pct.
Toronto Blue Jays	92	70	0.568
Seattle Mariners	90	72	0.556
Tampa Bay Rays	86	76	0.531
Baltimore Orioles	83	79	0.512
Chicago White Sox	81	81	0.500
Minnesota Twins	78	84	0.481
Boston Red Sox	78	84	0.481
Los Angeles Angels	73	89	0.451
Texas Rangers	68	94	0.420
Detroit Tigers	66	96	0.407
Kansas City Royals	65	97	0.401
Oakland Athletics	60	102	0.370

Game log

On March 10, 2022, it was announced that Opening Day would be on April 7, with early-season games originally canceled by the lockout being made up during the season, and with the final day of the regular season being moved from Sunday, October 2 to Wednesday, October 5.

On April 6, it was announced that the team's first game, scheduled for Yankee Stadium, had been postponed to April 8 due to forecasted inclement weather in New York City.

Red Sox Win

Red Sox Loss

Game Postponed

2022 Boston Red Sox Season Game Log: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
April: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Stadium Attendance Record Box/ Streak — April 7 @ Yankees Postponed (rain). Makeup date April 8. 1 April 8 @ Yankees – — Yankee Stadium – 2 April 9 @ Yankees – — Yankee Stadium – 3 April 10 @ Yankees – — Yankee Stadium – 4 April 11 @ Tigers – — Comerica Park – 5 April 12 @ Tigers – — Comerica Park – 6 April 13 @ Tigers – — Comerica Park – 7 April 15 Twins – — Fenway Park – 8 April 16 Twins – — Fenway Park – 9 April 17 Twins – — Fenway Park – 10 April 18 Twins – — Fenway Park – 11 April 19 Blue Jays – — Fenway Park – 12 April 20 Blue Jays – — Fenway Park – 13 April 21 Blue Jays – — Fenway Park – 16 April 22 @ Rays – — Tropicana Field – 15 April 23 @ Rays – — Tropicana Field – 16 April 24 @ Rays – — Tropicana Field – 17 April 25 @ Blue Jays – — Rogers Centre – 18 April 26 @ Blue Jays – — Rogers Centre – 19 April 27 @ Blue Jays – — Rogers Centre – 20 April 28 @ Blue Jays – — Rogers Centre – 21 April 29 @ Orioles – — Camden Yards – 22 April 30 @ Orioles – — Camden Yards –
May: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Stadium Attendance Record Box/ Streak 23 May 1 @ Orioles – — Camden Yards – 24 May 3 Angels – — Fenway Park – 25 May 4 Angels – — Fenway Park – 26 May 5 Angels – — Fenway Park – 27 May 6 White Sox – — Fenway Park – 28 May 7 White Sox – — Fenway Park – 29 May 8 White Sox – — Fenway Park – 30 May 10 @ Braves – — Truist Park – 31 May 11 @ Braves – — Truist Park – 32 May 13 @ Rangers – — Globe Life Field – 33 May 14 @ Rangers – — Globe Life Field – 34 May 15 @ Rangers – — Globe Life Field – 35 May 16 Astros – — Fenway Park – 36 May 17 Astros – — Fenway Park – 37 May 18 Astros – — Fenway Park – 38 May 19 Mariners – — Fenway Park – 39 May 20 Mariners – — Fenway Park – 40 May 21 Mariners – — Fenway Park – 41 May 22 Mariners – — Fenway Park – 42 May 24 @ White Sox – — Guaranteed Rate Field – 43 May 25 @ White Sox – — Guaranteed Rate Field – 44 May 26 @ White Sox – — Guaranteed Rate Field – 45 May 27 Orioles – — Fenway Park – 46 May 28 (1) Orioles – — Fenway Park – 47 May 28 (2) Orioles – — Fenway Park – 48 May 29 Orioles – — Fenway Park – 49 May 30 Orioles – — Fenway Park – 50 May 31 Reds – — Fenway Park –
June: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Stadium Attendance Record Box/ Streak 51 June 1 Reds – — Fenway Park – 52 June 3 @ Athletics – — Oakland Coliseum – 53 June 4 @ Athletics – — Oakland Coliseum – 54 June 5 @ Athletics – — Oakland Coliseum – 55 June 6 @ Angels – — Angel Stadium – 56 June 7 @ Angels – — Angel Stadium – 57 June 8 @ Angels – — Angel Stadium – 58 June 9 @ Angels – — Angel Stadium – 59 June 10 @ Mariners – — T-Mobile Park – 60 June 11 @ Mariners – — T-Mobile Park – 61 June 12 @ Mariners – — T-Mobile Park – 62 June 14 Athletics – — Fenway Park – 63 June 15 Athletics – — Fenway Park – 64 June 16 Athletics – — Fenway Park – 65 June 17 Cardinals – — Fenway Park – 66 June 18 Cardinals – — Fenway Park – 67 June 19 Cardinals – — Fenway Park – 68 June 20 Tigers – — Fenway Park – 69 June 21 Tigers – — Fenway Park – 70 June 22 Tigers – — Fenway Park – 71 June 24 @ Guardians – — Progressive Field – 72 June 25 @ Guardians – — Progressive Field – 73 June 26 @ Guardians – — Progressive Field – 74 June 27 @ Blue Jays – — Rogers Centre – 75 June 28 @ Blue Jays – — Rogers Centre – 76 June 29 @ Blue Jays – — Rogers Centre –
July: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Stadium Attendance Record Box/ Streak 77 July 1 @ Cubs – — Wrigley Field – 78 July 2 @ Cubs – — Wrigley Field – 79 July 3 @ Cubs – — Wrigley Field – 80 July 4 Rays – — Fenway Park – 81 July 5 Rays – — Fenway Park – 82 July 6 Rays – — Fenway Park – 83 July 7 Yankees – — Fenway Park – 84 July 8 Yankees – — Fenway Park – 85 July 9 Yankees – — Fenway Park – 86 July 10 Yankees – — Fenway Park – 87 July 11 @ Rays – — Tropicana Field – 88 July 12 @ Rays – — Tropicana Field – 89 July 13 @ Rays – — Tropicana Field – 90 July 14 @ Rays – — Tropicana Field – 91 July 15 @ Yankees – — Yankee Stadium – 92 July 16 @ Yankees – — Yankee Stadium – 93 July 17 @ Yankees – — Yankee Stadium – 94 July 22 Blue Jays – — Fenway Park – 95 July 23 Blue Jays – — Fenway Park – 96 July 24 Blue Jays – — Fenway Park – 97 July 25 Guardians – — Fenway Park – 98 July 26 Guardians – — Fenway Park – 99 July 27 Guardians – — Fenway Park – 100 July 28 Guardians – — Fenway Park – 101 July 29 Brewers – — Fenway Park – 102 July 30 Brewers – — Fenway Park – 103 July 31 Brewers – — Fenway Park –
August: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Stadium Attendance Record Box/ Streak 104 August 1 @ Astros – — Minute Maid Park – 105 August 2 @ Astros – — Minute Maid Park – 106 August 3 @ Astros – — Minute Maid Park – 107 August 4 @ Royals – — Kauffman Stadium – 108 August 5 @ Royals – — Kauffman Stadium – 109 August 6 @ Royals – — Kauffman Stadium – 110 August 7 @ Royals – — Kauffman Stadium – 111 August 9 Braves – — Fenway Park – 112 August 10 Braves – — Fenway Park – 113 August 11 Orioles – — Fenway Park – 114 August 12 Yankees – — Fenway Park – 115 August 13 Yankees – — Fenway Park – 116 August 14 Yankees – — Fenway Park – 117 August 16 @ Pirates – — PNC Park – 118 August 17 @ Pirates – — PNC Park – 119 August 18 @ Pirates – — PNC Park – 120 August 19 @ Orioles – — Camden Yards – 121 August 20 @ Orioles – — Camden Yards – 122 August 21 @ Orioles – — Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field – 123 August 23 Blue Jays – — Fenway Park – 124 August 24 Blue Jays – — Fenway Park – 125 August 25 Blue Jays – — Fenway Park – 126 August 26 Rays – — Fenway Park – 127 August 27 Rays – — Fenway Park – 128 August 28 Rays – — Fenway Park – 129 August 29 @ Twins – — Target Field – 130 August 30 @ Twins – — Target Field – 131 August 31 @ Twins – — Target Field – The Red Sox will be the away team against the Orioles at the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
September: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Stadium Attendance Record Box/ Streak 132 September 1 Rangers – — Fenway Park – 133 September 2 Rangers – — Fenway Park – 134 September 3 Rangers – — Fenway Park – 135 September 4 Rangers – — Fenway Park – 136 September 5 @ Rays – — Tropicana Field – 137 September 6 @ Rays – — Tropicana Field – 138 September 7 @ Rays – — Tropicana Field – 139 September 9 @ Orioles – — Camden Yards – 140 September 10 @ Orioles – — Camden Yards – 141 September 11 @ Orioles – — Camden Yards – 142 September 13 Yankees – — Fenway Park – 143 September 14 Yankees – — Fenway Park – 144 September 16 Royals – — Fenway Park – 145 September 17 Royals – — Fenway Park – 146 September 18 Royals – — Fenway Park – 147 September 20 @ Reds – — Great American Ball Park – 148 September 21 @ Reds – — Great American Ball Park – 149 September 22 @ Yankees – — Yankee Stadium – 150 September 23 @ Yankees – — Yankee Stadium – 151 September 24 @ Yankees – — Yankee Stadium – 152 September 25 @ Yankees – — Yankee Stadium – 153 September 26 Orioles – — Fenway Park – 154 September 27 Orioles – — Fenway Park – 155 September 28 Orioles – — Fenway Park – 156 September 29 Orioles – — Fenway Park – 157 September 30 @ Blue Jays – — Rogers Centre –
October: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Stadium Attendance Record Box/ Streak 158 October 1 @ Blue Jays – — Rogers Centre – 159 October 2 @ Blue Jays – — Rogers Centre – 160 October 3 Rays – — Fenway Park – 161 October 4 Rays – — Fenway Park – 162 October 5 Rays – — Fenway Park –

Current roster

Boston Red Sox roster
Active roster				Inactive roster		Coaches/Other
Pitchers Starting rotation 56 Joe Kelly 22 Rick Porcello 24 David Price 52 Eduardo Rodríguez 35 Steven Wright Bullpen 68 Matt Barnes 11 Clay Buchholz 59 Tommy Layne 28 Robbie Ross, Jr. 36 Junichi Tazawa 19 Koji Uehara Closer 46 Craig Kimbrel		Catchers 10 Ryan Hanigan 23 Blake Swihart  7 Christian Vázquez Infielders  2 Xander Bogaerts 41 Marco Hernández 15 Dustin Pedroia 13 Hanley Ramírez 32 Josh Rutledge 47 Travis Shaw Outfielders 50 Mookie Betts 38 Rusney Castillo 30 Chris Young Designated hitters 34 David Ortiz		Pitchers 63 William Cuevas 29 Roenis Elías 37 Heath Hembree 76 Williams Jerez 61 Brian Johnson 65 Pat Light 60 Henry Owens 66 Noe Ramirez 39 Carson Smith 10px Infielders 80 Sean Coyle 16 Deven Marrero Outfielders 25 Jackie Bradley, Jr. # 64 Bryce Brentz 12 Brock Holt 10px		Manager 53 John Farrell Coaches 20 Rubén Amaro, Jr. (first base) 88 Mike Brenly (bullpen catcher) 55 Brian Butterfield (third base) 44 Chili Davis (hitting) 58 Dana LeVangie (bullpen) 17 Torey Lovullo (bench) 57 Vic Rodriguez (assistant hitting) 54 Carl Willis (pitching) 60-day disabled list 48 Pablo Sandoval 67 Brandon Workman 25 active, 14 inactive 10px 7- or 15-day disabled list † Suspended list # Personal leave Roster and coaches updated May 31, 2016 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters

Farm system

See also: Minor League Baseball and Boston Red Sox minor league players

Minor-league managerial staffs were announced in early February 2022. In March, Major League Baseball announced that Minor League Baseball would resume its use of historical league names, which were in use prior to the reorganization of Minor League Baseball for the 2021 season. Thus, regional league names used during 2021 (such as High-A East) were discontinued after only a single season. Additionally, the classification level known as Low-A during 2021 was reset to Single-A.

Level	Team	League	Division	Manager
Triple-A	Worcester Red Sox	International League	Northeast	Chad Tracy
Double-A	Portland Sea Dogs	Eastern League	Northeast	Chad Epperson
High-A	Greenville Drive	South Atlantic League	South	Iggy Suarez
Single-A	Salem Red Sox	Carolina League	North	Luke Montz
Rookie	FCL Red Sox	Florida Complex League	South	Jimmy Gonzalez Tom Kotchman
	DSL Red Sox Blue	Dominican Summer League	North	Ozzie Chavez
	DSL Red Sox Red		Northwest	Sandy Madera

External links

• 2022 Boston Red Sox season at Official Site