Free agent Mike Napoli has agreed to a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers, according to MLB.com.
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz will start at first base Sunday against the Astros -- his first start at the position in an AL contest in almost nine years -- while the struggling Mike Napoli sits.
Mike Napoli, who was called out on strikes in the second inning on Sunday and told plate umpire Tripp Gibson he disagreed with the call, says the ump ejected him for not picking up his bat.
Mike Napoli of the Boston Red Sox said he will undergo a facial-reconstruction operation in hopes of resolving his sleep apnea.
Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington, in a move reminiscent of predecessor Theo Epstein from 10 years ago, parachuted into town Monday with the club looking to break a 10-game losing streak.
With some reluctance, but feeling they had no other choice given the state of their bullpen, the Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Mike Napoli on the 15-day disabled list Sunday.
