The newest week of the 2025 MLB season is here, and the Boston Red Sox will be looking to maintain their newfound momentum throughout the next seven days.
The week of May 5 to 11 was productive for the Red Sox, who improved their record to 22-20 by going 4-2 across their last six games. They went 2-1 in each of their series against the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, leaving time to tell if Alex Cora's club can replicate that success in the upcoming games against the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves.
Even though last week was great for the team overall, not every Red Sox player had a productive last seven days. Some Boston veterans did everything they could to help the club win games, while others did anything but that.
With that in mind, here are two Red Sox players whose stock is up and one whose is down after the week of May 5 to 11.
Rafael Devers' Stock is Up
It's no secret that Rafael Devers' name has been in headlines throughout the 2025 campaign. The Red Sox slugger created waves a few months ago when he was unhappy about being replaced by Alex Bregman at third base, and he found himself back in hot water again by openly refusing to play first base in the wake of Triston Casas' season-ending injury.
Despite the drama he's found himself in, Devers had a performance to remember last week. The three-time All-Star DH slashed .476/.577/.810 across 21 at-bats in his six appearances, registering two home runs, eight RBIs, five walks, and a stolen base along the way.
Rafael Devers goes 440 dead center for the lead! pic.twitter.com/Azt3ep7D4H
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 11, 2025
As frustrating as his refusal to play 1B might be, Red Sox fans won't complain too much as long as Devers continues hitting the leather off every baseball he sees.
Trevor Story's Stock is Down
After being marred by injuries throughout the last few days, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story started the 2025 campaign healthy and productive. Unfortunately, his performance trailed off in the middle of April, and things only got worse once May rolled around.
Story was the Red Sox's worst batter last week, as he only mustered up three hits across 25 at-bats (.120 batting average). It didn't help that he only drew one walk during that stretch while striking out a team-worst 10 times, further highlighting how his bat was more detrimental than beneficial to the lineup.
There's still the majority of the season to play, giving Story ample time to turn things around. Hopefully, a turnaround doesn't take long because, as great as the Red Sox currently look, they'd be even more intimidating if the two-time Silver Slugger returns to form.
Carlos Narvaez's Stock is Up
Expectations weren't exactly high when the Red Sox acquired catcher Carlos Narvaez from the New York Yankees in December. Although the rookie backstop was known for his stellar defense, fans wondered if his inconsistent bat would prevent him from staying in the Majors.
Well, it didn't take long for Narvaez to prove that he belongs in the Red Sox's batting order. The 26-year-old catcher stepped up when Connor Wong landed on the injured list, and continued that momentum by recording six hits, two doubles, one homer, three RBIs, and a pair of walks in his 19 ABs last week, all while playing to a 1.379 OPS.
It's a beautiful thing. pic.twitter.com/iomhJilsqS
— Red Sox (@RedSox) May 11, 2025
Although his current performance likely isn't sustainable, Narvaez sure looks like he's run away with the starting catcher job. Continuing to provide the Red Sox with reliable offensive and defensive play will not only improve the team's chances of success, but it could also catapult Narvaez into the thick of the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year race.