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Jose Iglesias | Shortstop

Team: Boston Red Sox
Age / DOB:  (23) / 1/5/1990
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 175
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Red Sox recalled INF Jose Iglesias from Triple-A Pawtucket.
Iglesias had been playing multiple infield spots at Pawtucket of late, which came in handy since he's replacing Will Middlebrooks (back) on the roster. He and Pedro Ciriaco should share third base for the next couple weeks. May 24 - 3:45 PM

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Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias has been taking ground balls at second and third base at Triple-A Pawtucket.

Iglesias' defense at shortstop is by far his best asset, but the Red Sox want him to be prepared if he's needed in a utility role at some point. "He's a shortstop," Pawtucket manager Gary DiSarcina said. "He's going to be a major-league shortstop. But the goal is just to give him a tool -- not just for himself, but for the organization."
Source: Providence Journal
May 20 - 6:39 PM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias is back in Pawtucket's lineup Wednesday.

Iglesias was benched three games for failing to run out two grounders on Saturday. The talented 23-year-old is undoubtedly frustrated with being stuck at Triple-A, but he's batting just .235/.278/.397 in 73 plate appearances for Pawtucket so it's hard to feel sorry for him.
Source: Scott Lauber on Twitter
May 8 - 4:49 PM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias has been out of the lineup for the past three games with Triple-A Pawtucket for disciplinary reasons.

Iglesias was pulled from Saturday's game after he failed to run out two ground balls. It appears to be the result of some frustration to his demotion last month, though sulking his way through games isn't the best plan to earn his way back to the majors. The Red Sox are hoping that the benching will set him straight.
Source: CSNNE.com
May 8 - 11:07 AM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Red Sox optioned INF Jose Iglesias to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Iglesias hit .450 (9-for-20) while filling in for Stephen Drew, but now he'll head back to the minors so that he can continue to get regular at-bats. We should see the slick-fielding shortstop again soon.
Apr 10 - 8:35 AM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias (forearm) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Iglesias is day-to-day after suffering a forearm/elbow injury in Friday's game. Pedro Ciriaco will replace Iglesias in the short-term, with Stephen Drew (concussion) on track to rejoin the Red Sox early next week.
Source: Pete Abraham on Twitter
Apr 6 - 10:23 AM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias was diagnosed with a right arm contusion.

Iglesias suffered the injury when he was hit in the arm by a pitch in the second inning. He tried to stay in the game at first, but eventually had to leave in the fourth inning. Pedro Ciriaco replaced him in the lineup and figures to play shortstop if he needs the next couple of days off. Stephen Drew (concussion) is on track to rejoin the Red Sox early next week.
Related: Pedro Ciriaco
Source: Peter Abraham on Twitter
Apr 5 - 8:50 PM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias was removed from Friday's game in the fourth inning, as a result of being hit in the arm by a pitch earlier in the game.

Iglesias was in noticeable pain after the beaning, but stayed in the game to run the bases, and even made a stellar defensive play in the third inning before finally being removed. The Red Sox should pass along an update soon.
Source: Scott Lauber on Twitter
Apr 5 - 8:19 PM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias tripled and singled Saturday against the Rays.

Iglesias is hitting just .237, but six of his nine hits have gone for extra bases; he has four doubles and a homer to go along with the triple. Last year, he had a total of 10 doubles, one triple and one homer in 361 at-bats in the minors. Boston's plan is to send Iglesias back to Triple-A this year, but he would take over at shortstop if Stephen Drew's concussion woes put him on the DL.
Mar 16 - 5:04 PM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias delivered doubles in both of his at-bats Monday as the Red Sox beat the Rays 5-1.

Iglesias has four extra-base hits, including a homer, in 18 at-bats this spring. That's one every 4.5 at-bats. Last year, he had 12 extra-base hits in 361 at-bats in Triple-A, an average of one every 30 at-bats. Of course, it has to be something of a fluke, but the Red Sox would be thrilled about any sort of offensive progress from Iglesias.
Mar 4 - 5:12 PM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias hit a two-run homer Saturday in one of his two at-bats against the Rays.

Iglesias is a pretty awful hitter, but he's not completely without pop; it's just that he doesn't center the ball up nearly enough right now. He has a total of two homers in 979 career minor league at-bats, plus one more in 74 at-bats as a major leaguer. The Red Sox are expected to send him back to Triple-A after signing Stephen Drew to play shortstop.
Feb 23 - 5:40 PM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday that while the team feels Jose Iglesias is ready to be a major league shortstop, they are not ready to hand him the starting job.

The Red Sox shipped Mike Aviles to the Blue Jays as compensation in the John Farrell deal, so Iglesias and Pedro Ciriaco are the two best in-house options. While Iglesias is clearly ready with the glove, he has struggled offensively in the upper levels of the minors and batted .118 (8-for-68) in 25 games with the Red Sox this year. The 22-year-old will be irrelevant in most fantasy leagues if the Red Sox give him the job.
Source: Scott Lauber on Twitter
Tue, Oct 23, 2012 01:25:00 PM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias blasted the first home run of his major league career in a losing effort against the Rays on Thursday night.

The 22-year-old shortstop finished the strong night 3-for-4 with a homer, two runs scored and an RBI. At the time, his blast off J.P. Howell gave the Red Sox a 4-1 lead in the ninth inning, but Andrew Bailey was unable to hold on to deliver the win. Iglesias is hitting an underwhelming .128/.261/.231 with 10 strikeouts in his first 39 at-bats.
Thu, Sep 20, 2012 11:50:00 PM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Red Sox recalled INF Jose Iglesias from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Iglesias will fill the utility role left vacant by Nick Punto's departure to Los Angeles. The 22-year-old is great defensively but will not carry any fantasy value.
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 07:20:00 PM
Jose Iglesias - SS - Red Sox

Jose Iglesias suffered a minor left ankle injury Sunday while playing for Triple-A Pawtucket.

Iglesias was able to stick around for all nine innings, but if the ankle discomfort lingers the young shortstop might not be promoted to the major leagues until closer to the middle of September. The 22-year-old defensive wiz is batting .269/.321/.309 with one homer and 12 stolen bases in 87 games this season at the Triple-A level.
Source: Providence Journal
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 11:47:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jarrod Saltalamacchia
2David Ross
1B1Mike Napoli
2Mike Carp
2B1Dustin Pedroia
SS1Stephen Drew
3B1Will Middlebrooks
2Pedro Ciriaco
LF1Jonny Gomes
2Daniel Nava
CF1Jacoby Ellsbury
RF1Shane Victorino
DH1David Ortiz
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Lester
2Ryan Dempster
3Clay Buchholz
4John Lackey
5Felix Doubront
6Franklin Morales
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Andrew Bailey
2Joel Hanrahan
3Koji Uehara
4Junichi Tazawa
5Craig Breslow
6Andrew Miller
7Clayton Mortensen
8Alex Wilson
9Alfredo Aceves