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Kyle Harrison Kyle Harrison Revamping repertoire in minors Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 4:13 PM Harrison is working on revamping his repertoire at Triple-A Worcester before joining their rotation next week, Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports. Analysis: Acquired from the Giants in the Rafael Devers trade, Harrison worked on some new pitches -- including a cutter and sinker -- during a live batting practice session this week. The lefty threw a four-seamer, slurve and changeup during his time in San Francisco, with Red Sox director of pitching Justin Williard calling the four-seamer a "unique fastball that's going to be his bread and butter." The Red Sox want Harrison to find some consistent secondary offerings to pair with the four-seamer, and senior director of player development Brian Abraham said "the returns have been really good so far" with the southpaw. Harrison figures to make at least a couple starts with Worcester as he works on his new offerings, but the plan seems to be to have him as part of Boston's rotation sooner rather than later.
Trevor Story Trevor Story Logs multiple RBI in loss Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 9:08 AM Story went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Angels. Analysis: Story got the Red Sox rolling with a two-out, two-run single in the first inning, but the offense went flat the rest of the game. For Story, it was his fourth multi-RBI game in June and fifth over the last 24 contests, during which he's driven in 20 runs. He's second on the team with 41 RBI, second only to the departed Rafael Devers (58).
Kristian Campbell Kristian Campbell Makes debut at first base Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 9:03 AM Campbell started at first base and went 0-for-4 for Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. Analysis: Campbell struck out four times but handled the defensive chores without an issue. It was his third game with the WooSox since the Red Sox sent him down. He served as the designated hitter in the first two contests. Worcester manager Chad Tracy told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com that Campbell will play first base "a few games a week." In addition to first base, Campbell will play second base and center field.
Richard Fitts Richard Fitts Fans six in no-decision Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 6:50 PM Fitts came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Angels, giving up two runs on four hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out six. Analysis: Making his first major-league start since June 2, Fitts once again had issues keeping the ball in the park, serving up back-to-back solo shots to Jo Adell and Travis d'Arnaud in the fourth inning before getting the hook after 83 pitches (58 strikes), including 15 swinging strikes. The six Ks were a season high, but the right-hander has now been taken deep seven times in his first 25 MLB innings this season, leading to a 4.68 ERA. Fitts' time in the rotation will likely end when Tanner Houck (elbow) or Hunter Dobbins (elbow) are ready to return, but for now he lines up to make his next start at home early next week against the Reds.
Alex Bregman Alex Bregman Likely out through All-Star break Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 1:34 PM Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that it "looks like" Bregman (quadriceps) won't return until after the All-Star break, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. Analysis: Bregman has already missed a month with a right quad strain. While he has progressed in a running program, he has not yet resumed baseball activities. Bregman and the Red Sox have expressed hope that he could skip a rehab assignment, but given that his absence is now expected to extend to the second half, some rehab games seem likely.
Kutter Crawford Kutter Crawford Needs season-ending wrist surgery Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 1:15 PM Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Crawford will undergo right wrist surgery that will "most likely" keep the pitcher out for the remainder of the season, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. Analysis: Crawford began the season on the injured list with a right knee injury that first cropped up over the winter. However, it's Crawford's wrist that's been the bigger issue over the last few weeks, and the decision has been made to have surgery. The specific nature of the operation isn't clear, but the team should have more details on Crawford's status after surgery.
David Hamilton David Hamilton Sitting against another lefty Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 11:52 AM Hamilton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. Analysis: Hamilton will hit the bench for the third time in four games, with all three absences coming while the Red Sox have gone up against left-handed starting pitchers. The 27-year-old had occupied the keystone in each of the previous six matchups with right-handers, however, and he could retain a regular spot in the lineup after the Red Sox demoted the struggling Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester last week. Campbell may end up getting most of his reps at first base when he returns from the minors, but Hamilton will still be at risk of moving into more of a utility role when Alex Bregman (quadriceps) is activated from the injured list. Marcelo Mayer has been serving as the Red Sox's primary third baseman, but he'll spell Hamilton at second base Wednesday and could end up seeing the bulk of his reps at the keystone once Bregman is back in the fold.
Abraham Toro Abraham Toro Sitting out second straight Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 11:51 AM Toro is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Angels. Analysis: Toro is out of the lineup for a second straight day after starting the previous eight and 21 of the last 22 tilts. The Red Sox are facing a lefty (Yusei Kikuchi) for the second consecutive contest, and the switch-hitting Toro has been much better versus righties (.831 OPS, five home runs) than lefties (.679 OPS, zero home runs) this season. Romy Gonzalez and Nate Eaton will handle first base and third base, respectively.
Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Sitting out versus southpaw Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 11:46 AM Anthony is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Anthony was in the lineup both of the previous two times the Red Sox faced a southpaw, but he'll get a breather Wednesday as the Angels send lefty Yusei Kikuchi to the hill. Wilyer Abreu will start in right field and Rob Refsnyder will serve as the designated hitter for Boston.
Jovani Moran Jovani Moran Activated from Triple-A IL Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 1:09 PM Moran (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Analysis: Moran missed all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery but has returned to make six rehab appearances in the lower minors, allowing four runs with a 17:5 K:BB over 7.2 innings. The lefty reliever has a career 29 percent strikeout rate in the majors and should get an opportunity with the Red Sox eventually, but he will need to knock off some rust at Worcester first.
Connor Wong Connor Wong Records long-awaited first RBI Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 7:55 AM Wong went 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Angels. Analysis: Wong's fourth-inning sacrifice fly plated Boston's fourth run and produced the catcher's first RBI of the season in his 29th game. Monday's start was the second in three games for Wong, who's lost the starting job to Carlos Narvaez and is batting .157 (11-for-70) with a .416 OPS.
Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Knocks in two in loss Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 7:50 AM Abreu went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Angels. Analysis: Abreu delivered two runs on a first-inning single. He's hit safely in all three starts since coming off the injured list Friday, going 5-for-12 with four RBI. The Angels are scheduled to throw left-hander Tyler Anderson on Tuesday, which means Abreu could begin the game on the bench.
Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Resting Monday Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 4:50 PM Narvaez is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Angels on Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Analysis: Narvaez will take a seat after going 2-for-10 with one double and five strikeouts in two starts during the Red Sox's three-game weekend road series against the Giants. Connor Wong will serve behind home plate and bat eighth.
Rob Refsnyder Rob Refsnyder Lifts homer in loss Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 8:43 AM Refsnyder went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 9-5 loss to San Francisco. Analysis: Refsnyder was at his new spot in the order -- batting leadoff against left-handers -- and belted a two-run homer off Robbie Ray in the fifth inning. Boston manager Alex Cora recently moved Refsnyder and his 1.029 OPS against lefties up to leadoff whenever the Red Sox face a southpaw. In five games hitting atop the order, Refsnyder is 6-for-14 with two extra-base hits and two RBI.
Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez Starts at second base Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 8:35 AM Gonzalez started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Giants. Analysis: Per usual, manager Alex Cora got Gonzalez's bat in the lineup against a lefty. Gonzalez typically plays first base, but Cora kept the productive Abraham Toro there and used Gonzalez at second base Sunday, the first game that Boston has faced a lefty since it demoted Kristian Campbell. The move worked offensively, as Gonzalez took Robbie Ray deep for his second homer of the season, but he also had a crucial error that led to three unearned runs crossing the plate. Gonzalez owns a 1.076 OPS against southpaws in 2025.
Richard Fitts Richard Fitts Drawing start Wednesday Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 10:09 PM The Red Sox list Fitts as their probable starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Angels in Anaheim. Analysis: As expected, Fitts will slide right into the rotation spot vacated by Hunter Dobbins (elbow), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday. Fitts owns a 4.71 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB in 21 innings over five starts with the Red Sox this season, though a good chunk of that ratio damage came in a June 2 matchup against the Angels in which he surrendered three home runs in just one inning. After being optioned to Triple-A Worcester following that start, Fitts posted a 5.25 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 12 innings before being recalled Sunday.
Nick Burdi Nick Burdi Rehabbing at Triple-A Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 8:48 PM Burdi (foot) hasn't pitched for Triple-A Worcester since making his most rehab appearance June 15. Analysis: Burdi began his assignment June 13, and after tossing a scoreless inning that same day, he then pitched two days later and allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk over 1.1 innings. According to Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com, Burdi was removed from the Triple-A roster Wednesday but wasn't activated from the Red Sox's injured list, which could be a sign that he's dealing with a setback that resulted in him being pulled off his assignment. The right-hander has been on the shelf since June 3 due to a right foot contusion.
Jordan Hicks Jordan Hicks Endures rough rehab outing Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 7:31 PM Hicks (toe) retired two of the six batters he faced and allowed two earned runs on three hits and one walk in his rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Worcester. Analysis: Sunday's appearance marked Hicks' organizational debut, after the Giants placed him on the 15-day injured list June 3 before trading him to the Red Sox two weeks later. The right-hander didn't look sharp in his return to game action, as he needed 23 pitches (10 strikes) to record two outs and sported a fastball that averaged 95.5 miles per hour, about two ticks below his season average with the Giants. Boston manager Alex Cora previously said that Hicks was on track to return from the IL next weekend, though the 28-year-old's activation could be delayed if he's unable to show much improvement in his next rehab appearance.
Lucas Giolito Lucas Giolito Posts sixth quality start Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 6:07 PM Giolito took a no-decision in Sunday's 9-5 loss at San Francisco, allowing four runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out five. Analysis: The veteran right-hander survived conceding two unearned runs in the third inning but fumbled away a two-run lead when he allowed solo homers to Casey Schmitt and Mike Yastrzemski in the fifth. Despite the pair of long balls yielded, Giolito continued his recent solid run of performance, collecting his third consecutive quality start. Since a six-run disaster against Atlanta on May 17, the 30-year-old has been dependable, pitching to a 2.87 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB across 31.1 frames. Giolito is currently slated to face the Blue Jays in a home series next weekend.
Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Ejected Sunday Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 5:26 PM Duran was ejected from Sunday's game against the Giants in the top of the eighth inning, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Duran ripped a line drive to right field to open the top of the eighth, ultimately being thrown out at second base while trying to stretch a single into a double. The outfielder argued with the umpire after the play and was tossed thereafter. Duran finished his day 1-for-4 at the plate, and he'll look to reset ahead of Monday's series opener against the Angels.