Bogaerts Returns to Fenway, Earns Standing Ovation

0:00It's April 6th. This is Boston Red Sox News today. AI powered stories from inside your team. The Boston Red Sox kicked off their 2026 home schedule, with a tough loss, dropping 2 out of 3 to the San Diego Padres. Zander Bogart's made his return to Fenway Park for the first time since inking that massive 11-year $280 million deal with, San Diego after the 2022 season. Fans showed mad love right from the jump on Friday's opener, hitting Bogart's with a standing ovation before his first at-bat against Sunny Gray. Red Sox manager Alex Korra called it the best welcome he's seen for any x-player coming back, topping even the cheers for Mookie Betts and Nathan. Eovalding. Bogart's earned every bit of it with 10 strong years in Boston, snagging 2 World Series rings, 4 All-Star nods, and 5 Silver Slugger. Awards, though he's been slow at the gate this year, he bounced back Sunday going 3 for 3, with a double and a walk against his old squad.

1:01Class act all around, leaves the door open for more feel-good moments down the line.