Gasper Steps Into Catcher Role | Sports News

Mickey Gasper’s surprise return to the Red Sox lineup behind the plate signals a bold move—especially since he’s been crushing it at the plate and has mostly played first base and DH. With Adley Rutschman sidelined for elbow concerns, Gasper gets his shot at catching, while Connor Wong—who’s struggled offensively and defensively—faces an uphill battle for the backup role. Gasper’s elite on-base skills and plate discipline make him a dangerous hitter even without power, and if he can prove he’s got the catching chops, he could become the team’s most versatile weapon—and a key piece in their postseason puzzle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07074f5499cc99f6