Xander Bogaerts, former Red Sox shortstop, returned to Fenway Park for the first time since signing with the San Diego Padres. Although currently on the injured list, Bogaerts received a standing ovation and a video tribute from the Boston fans. Red Sox manager Alex Cora reflected on Bogaerts' iconic home run during his time with the team. Bogaerts expressed his happiness and noted that Boston still feels like home to him. The weekend series marks the Padres' first visit to Boston since 2013, with Matt Waldron set to start on Sunday. Don Orsillo and Tim Wakefield were also notable mentions during the weekend.
Ex-Red Sox Xander Bogaerts returns to Fenway Park for first time since signing with Padres https://t.co/UYRlGqkLqD
On baseball, from @PeteAbe: ‘This is all new for me.’ Xander Bogaerts still feels at home in Boston, even as a visiting player to Fenway Park https://t.co/nICFlUD0rL
On Baseball from Fenway Park: Xander Bogaerts returns to Boston injured but unbowed. “What can I say, man? I’m happy and I feel like they’re happy, too." https://t.co/SzToxPzbnr
Xander Bogaerts standing ovation and video tribute In his return to Fenway #padres https://t.co/BSpwDVNJ0x
Well-deserved standing ovation for Xander Bogaerts after video tribute at Fenway. Easily one of the nicest players I've dealt with.
With Xander Bogaerts back at Fenway Park for the first time as a member of the San Diego Padres, Red Sox manager Alex Cora reflected on the former Red Sox shortstop's most iconic home run. https://t.co/mSY8V4W3Bi
"It'll be different but I'm definitely looking forward to the atmosphere" Xander Bogaerts on his return to Fenway https://t.co/NMm6yYyUmk
Interesting weekend at Fenway with the Padres in Boston the first time since 2013. * Xander Bogaerts (on IL) back in town. * Don Orsillo back in town. * Matt Waldron, who worked on the knuckleball with Tim Wakefield, starts Sunday. * Both teams playing well.
Xander Bogaerts may feel settled in San Diego but he’ll always remain connected to Boston https://t.co/Ar4r2kqJQK
Xander Bogaerts may feel settled in San Diego but he’ll always remain connected to Boston. On his return to his first big league home this weekend: https://t.co/lc9lSPPwye via @BostonGlobe