Refsnyder provides a cheap bat with left-handed platoon appeal against Max Fried, adding value to Red Sox stacks.

Refsnyder supplied the early offense with a homer and later contributed blanks in the late innings, illustrating his role as a run producer in the middle of Boston’s lineup.

Refsnyder delivered a 463-foot three-run homer in the first inning as Boston built a 4-0 lead, helping the debuting rookie and the rested lineup take control in a 6-0 victory.

Refsnyder blasted a 463-foot homer and finished 2-for-5 with three RBIs, providing Boston with a pivotal punch in the early outburst and underscoring his value as a lineup stabilizer.

Refsnyder steps into a larger role with Anthony on the IL, likely handling regular at-bats and platoon duties. His on-base skills and situational power could stabilize Boston’s offense as Yoshida and Abreu round into form behind him.