OBP .244 → .321 (Δ +0.077)

Started vs Atlanta Braves (2W-2L, 2.40 ERA)

OBP .244 → .321 (Δ +0.077)

12 saves and a 14-game scoreless streak since April 7 (10-for-10 on chances in that span). The early-May velocity concern has faded — he's been dominant. Top-10 RP rest of season.

OBP .244 → .314 (Δ +0.070)

Started vs Minnesota Twins (2W-2L, 2.05 ERA)

STATUS UPDATE: Diagnosed with a sprained ligament at the base of his right ring finger. The Red Sox are calling it day-to-day, but finger ligament sprains can linger and suppress power. Monitor closely — if he's not back in the lineup within a few days, an IL stint becomes likely.

OBP .244 → .314 (Δ +0.070)

Gasper has been elevated to the 2-hole in Boston's lineup after injuries thinned out the catcher and OF depth. He's hitting .355 with a 15.6% K-rate across 31 PA in his recent stretch. With Cal Raleigh, Sean Murphy, Kyle Teel, Ryan Jeffers, Drake Baldwin, and James McCann all on the IL — catcher is the most depleted position in fantasy baseball right now. Gasper at 2% rostered is the deep-league claim that could pay off as the Red Sox lean more on him. Top-15 C rest of season ceiling in OBP/AVG formats if the contact rate holds.

11 saves with 13 straight scoreless outings. 0.87 WHIP, 19 K vs. 6 BB across 12.2 IP. The Red Sox have him locked through at least the All-Star break. Top-8 RP rest of season.

Started @ Kansas City Royals (3W-2L, 3.21 ERA)

OBP .244 → .327 (Δ +0.083)

Started @ Kansas City Royals (2W-2L, 2.44 ERA)

10 saves still locked, but Closer Monkey flagged the velocity drop (below 98 mph for the season — down from his 100 mph career average). 46.9% hard-hit rate. Garrett Whitlock is the next-up option if Chapman slips. Hold but monitor.

Started @ Kansas City Royals (4W-1L, 3.18 ERA)

STATUS UPDATE: 10-day IL retroactive to May 15 — now diagnosed as a sports hernia (initial report was shoulder re-aggravation). Sports hernias in middle infielders typically run 6-8 weeks. Marcelo Mayer is the priority SS replacement.

Started @ Atlanta Braves (1W-2L, 1.99 ERA)

NEW: 10-day IL — re-aggravated right shoulder (the same shoulder that bothered him in April). Story had been hitting .263 with 5 HR and 8 SB before the latest setback. Story's shoulder issues have been chronic, so 4-6 weeks is the realistic timeline. Marcelo Mayer takes over at SS.

Started @ Atlanta Braves (3W-2L, 3.16 ERA)

Started vs Philadelphia Phillies (2W-2L, 2.77 ERA)

Started vs Philadelphia Phillies (3W-1L, 3.54 ERA)

Extended his scoreless streak with another clean 9th Sunday. 0.807 WHIP, 13 K vs. 2 BB over the recent stretch. Top-10 RP rest of season.

Extended his scoreless streak to 9 games with his 8th save. 0.807 WHIP, 13 K vs. 2 BB across recent outings. The Red Sox have him locked through at least the All-Star break. Top-10 RP rest of season.

Started vs Tampa Bay Rays (1W-1L, 2.04 ERA)

Started vs Tampa Bay Rays (1W-1L, 2.04 ERA)