Tyler O’Neill's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill is not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale at Minute Maid Park against the Houston Astros. With O'Neill grabbing some pine to rest up, Rob Refsnyder will make the start in left field and will bat fifth against Astros right-hander Justin Verlander (neck), who is coming off the injured list to make his first MLB start since June. O'Neill returned from a leg infection last weekend and has gone 2-for-15 with eight strikeouts in four games played, so he could use a day off. The 29-year-old has had a solid first season in Boston with 22 home runs, 46 RBI and 60 runs scored to go along with a .262/.351/.524 slash line and .875 OPS. Refsnyder is mostly in consideration as a DFS sleeper when he's higher up in Boston's batting order and facing left-handed pitchers.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (leg) will come off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. It was initially reported that O'Neill was targeting a return from a leg infection on either Sunday or Monday, but he'll now return a little earlier. The 29-year-old was released from a hospital earlier this week and will rejoin the big-league roster this weekend in a crucial series at Camden Yards against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles. O'Neill has been out since Aug. 2 and isn't going on a minor-league rehab assignment, so fantasy managers may want to expect a little rust at the plate. His return should push Ceddanne Rafaela back to regular duties at shortstop, with Jarren Duran shifting to center field. O'Neill has produced 22 home runs, 45 RBI and 59 runs scored in 298 at-bats in his first year in Beantown in 2024 while hitting .268 (80-for-298).

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Thursday that the team is aiming for outfielder Tyler O'Neill (leg) to come off the 10-day injured list on either Sunday against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles or on Monday before a series opener in Houston against the Astros. O'Neill rejoined the Red Sox at Fenway Park this week after being discharged from a hospital early this week while dealing with a leg infection. The 29-year-old starting outfielder is on the cusp of a return and should be rostered in all fantasy leagues. When he returns, Ceddanne Rafaela will likely head back to shortstop duties for Boston. In his first year in Beantown, O'Neill has been solid, slashing .268/.357/.544 with a .900 OPS, 22 home runs, 45 RBI and 59 runs scored in 80 games played.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (leg) said he was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after four days having his leg infection treated. O'Neill started baseball activities on Tuesday and will travel with the Red Sox, and he hopes he might be able to be activated from the 10-day injured list without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old has been away from the Red Sox since Aug. 2 due to a stomach bug, but he eventually landed on the IL because of his leg infection. It remains to be seen when O'Neill will return to Boston's lineup, but when he's ready, he'll return to a regular role and likely push Ceddanne Rafaela back to shortstop duties. In his first year in Beantown, O'Neill has had a fine season with a .268/.357/.544 slash line, a .900 OPS, 22 homers and 45 RBI in 80 games played. Keep him stashed in all fantasy leagues.UPDATE: O'Neill isn't expected to play in the upcoming series in Baltimore against the Orioles that begins on Thursday.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (calf, illness) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. O'Neill has been out since Friday due to an illness but he appears to have developed an infection in his lower calf. The Red Sox are going to play it safe and give him a few weeks off to rest and recover. In his absence, Rob Refsnyder will cover right field and bat second during Wednesday's game. Refsnyder figures to see increased playing time while O'Neill is out.