Loading video…
Video
IMPACT: Boston Red Sox PREPARE to REINTEGRATE Ceddanne Rafaela—Key Postseason ROLE at Stake
Baseball
Watch next
All from Locked On Red Sox →
Up next
SHAKEUP: Boston Red Sox Pitching Staff Faces Game 1 DECISION—Can Payton Tolle DELIVER?
Keep the session moving with another watch from the same channel.
Person context
Open athlete profiles or related sport coverage without starting a new search.
The Boston Red Sox get a major boost with Ceddanne Rafaela’s return as postseason roster questions intensify. Can the dynamic outfielder’s speed, defense, and bat turn the lineup into a true playoff threat? Gabby Maljanian breaks down lineup possibilities, highlighting how Rafaela’s impact could stretch the batting order and give pitchers new headaches—especially as the team regains key players like Willson Contreras.
Patrick Sandoval faces a pivotal test in Texas, battling for his postseason role amidst fierce competition from Sonny Gray, Ranger Suárez, and Jake Bennett. Gabby analyzes Sandoval’s struggles with walks and base runners, debates his best fit on the pitching staff, and examines the Red Sox’s offensive identity—top ten in hits and doubles, but lacking consistent home run power. With critical series looming against the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays, this episode explores how Boston’s evolving roster and small ball approach can rewrite their October destiny.
Photo Credit: Eric Canha - Imagn Images
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
Aura Cybersecurity
Start your free trial today at aura.com/aware.
Protect yourself now.
Stance
Check out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings.
Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at stance.com.
Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.
Clutch Parlays
Go to clutchparlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper.
5-Hour ENERGY
Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at 5hourenergy.com or Amazon
KALSHI
For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.
Gametime
Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.
FanDuel
Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at fanduel.com
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Follow &
🎧 lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-red-sox
Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More
🎧 lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb
📲 Follow Locked On Red Sox on Twitter
Locked On Red Sox: twitter.com/LO_RedSox
Gabby Hurlbut: twitter.com/gabbyhurlbut10
Press play above — the video streams right here. The free Spot Sports app also queues clips like this one alongside your followed teams and athletes, plus live mlb scores.
From the Locked On Red Sox channel. Tap the channel link below the title to browse more uploads.
Follow Ceddanne Rafaela in the Spot Sports app — new highlight videos and podcast appearances push to your feed automatically.
Spot Sports' watch-cost tool maps your zip to the cheapest legal stack for mlb games, accounting for DMA-locked RSNs, league passes, and direct-to-consumer apps.