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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Punches out six in shaky start
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:31 PM
Tolle took a no-decision against the Mariners on Monday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Tolle had a hard time with hard contact Monday, giving up three extra-base hits on the evening in a rough outing. He surrendered more than three runs for the first time since July 20 versus the Orioles, but he's now pitched at least five innings in eight consecutive starts. The left-hander will try to rebound his next time out in Baltimore, still holding a strong 3.23 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 147:37 K:BB over 131 innings on the campaign. |
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Andruw Monasterio Andruw Monasterio Giving way to Story at shortstop
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 PM
Monasterio is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: After starting in all but three games from July 22 through Saturday, Monasterio will remain on the bench for the second day in a row in the wake of Trevor Story's return from the 60-day injured list. Though Story could have his workload monitored to some degree following his return from sports hernia surgery, he'll still be in store for the lion's share of starts at shortstop while Monasterio transitions into more of a utility role. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Plays catch off mound
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
Crochet (lat/shoulder) was spotted playing catch off the mound Monday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Crochet has taken the latest step forward in his throwing progression as he works his way back from left shoulder and lat discomfort, which has kept him out of commission since late April. The southpaw won't have enough time to rebuild his stamina to return as a starting pitcher, but the Red Sox are optimistic that he can contribute as a reliever at some point in September. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Recalled, batting second Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:22 PM
The Red Sox recalled Gasper from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, and he'll start at first base and bat second in the team's series opener versus the Mariners.
Analysis: Boston optioned Gasper to Triple-A on Sunday, but he'll wind up rejoining the big club just one day later after Willson Contreras (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The Red Sox will plug Gasper in right away at Contreras' spot in the field, though Nick Sogard could also be in the mix for starts at first base while Contreras is on the shelf. Gasper has acquitted himself well at the plate over his various stints in the big leagues this season, slashing a collective .278/.374/.466 with five home runs, 19 RBI and 17 runs across 45 games. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Receiving rest Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:18 PM
Rutschman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: After he had been recently managing an elbow injury, Rutschman started behind the plate in three of the Red Sox's four games against the Yankees over the weekend, going 3-for-12 with two runs during that stretch. Rutschman isn't believed to have suffered a setback with his elbow coming out of the series with New York, so he's presumably just getting a maintenance day Monday. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Bound for IL with hamstring strain
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:03 PM
The Red Sox placed Contreras on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left hamstring strain.
Analysis: Contreras will hit the shelf after experiencing tightness in the hamstring during Sunday's 16-1 loss to the Yankees and exiting the game in the seventh inning. According to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe, Contreras had been playing through the injury for about a month, and it may started to take more of a toll on him over the past week; he slashed just .111/.200/.185 with a 2:8 BB:K over his last seven games. Boston recalled Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move, and the team could end up leaning on a combination of him and Nick Sogard at first base while Contreras is out of the lineup. |
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Curtis Mead Curtis Mead Plays catch on field Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:43 PM
Mead (wrist) played catch on the field at Fenway Park on Monday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Mead ditched his cast last week after follow-up imagining on his fractured left wrist came back negative. He had been performing strength and mobility exercises and has now progressed to light on-field baseball activities. Mead could be ready to return to Boston's active roster around mid-September if all goes well, but he still has lots of rehab boxes to check before making that a reality. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Next start pushed to Saturday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:37 AM
Gray said that he will make his next start on nine days' rest Saturday against the Orioles in Baltimore, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Gray would have lined up for two starts this week after making his most recent appearance in this past Wednesday's loss to the Marlins, but the Red Sox will instead build in some extended rest for the top arm in their rotation as the regular season winds down. The 36-year-old righty clarified Sunday that he's not dealing with any specific physical concerns, though he feels the extra time off will be beneficial in the long run. As a result of Gray being pushed back in the schedule, the Red Sox will need to add a spot starter to the mix for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. |
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Raymond Burgos Raymond Burgos Returns to minors after doubleheader
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 9:00 AM
The Red Sox optioned Burgos to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
Analysis: Burgos was up as the 27th man on the roster for Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. He was knocked around for five runs over 2.1 innings in the second game of the twin bill and will now rejoin the bullpen at Worcester. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Moves to first base mid-game
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 8:13 AM
Sogard moved from second to first base in the seventh inning Sunday after Willson Contreras was removed with a hamstring injury. The former went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Analysis: Sogard survived Sunday's roster transactions to accommodate the returns for Trevor Story and Roman Anthony. He should share second base with Andruw Monasterio for now but could lose out when Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm) is ready to return. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Two hits in return
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 8:07 AM
Story started at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 16-1 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Story was activated Sunday after a lengthy stay on the injured list due to a sports hernia. He's expected to resume his role as the everyday shortstop while Boston seeks to clinch a spot in the postseason. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Dealing with hamstring tightness
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 4:52 PM
Contreras (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's 16-1 loss to the Yankees in the seventh inning, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Contreras was replaced in the field by Andruw Monasterio to open the bottom of the seventh inning. Manager Chad Tracy explained after the game that "hamstring was a little tight" for Contreras, and with the team down 6-0 at that point in the game, he didn't want to "push it" with the first baseman's health. Contreras finished his day 0-for-3 with a strikeout, and he can be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener with Seattle. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Two hits in return
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 3:48 PM
Anthony went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 16-1 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: While there wasn't much to be excited about for Boston on Sunday, Anthony's return to the lineup, following a nearly four-month stint on the IL, was certainly a bright spot. Anthony, who led off for the Red Sox, is expected to serve as their primary DH down the stretch. He's slashing .239/.358/.336 with one homer, 12 runs scored, five RBI and two steals across 134 plate appearances this year. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Rough outing in New York
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 3:44 PM
Suarez (5-4) took the loss Sunday against the Yankees, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Suarez held the Yankees off the board through four innings Sunday before things fell apart with one out in the fifth. The southpaw gave up a two-run single to Paul Goldschmidt before Heliot Ramos extended the lead to 5-0 with a three-run blast. Suarez has been inconsistent since returning from the IL in late July -- he's now given up 11 runs over 15.2 innings in his last three outings. His ERA now sits at 3.64 on the season with a 1.24 WHIP and 119:39 K:BB across 24 starts (123.2 innings). Suarez will look to bounce back his next time out, tentatively scheduled to come on the road against the Orioles. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Returns from injured list
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:48 AM
The Red Sox activated Story (abdomen) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. He is starting at shortstop and batting eighth against the Yankees.
Analysis: The veteran shortstop has been on the shelf since mid-May after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia, but he's back on the active roster after batting .171 (6-for-35) with 11 strikeouts during a 10-game rehab assignment. Story should reclaim the starting job at shortstop, but his .547 OPS in 41 contests prior to the injury and struggles during the rehab stint don't paint an encouraging picture for his offensive potential down the stretch. Still, he had a .741 OPS with 25 homers and 31 steals in 157 games last year, which was his first 20-20 campaign since 2021. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Demoted to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:47 AM
The Red Sox optioned Seigler to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, per Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.
Analysis: As Seigler's playing time continues to go to Nick Sogard, Boston removed him from the active roster and sent him to Worcester. In 171 plate appearances, Seigler is slashing .250/.331/.405 with three homers and 13 RBI this season. Boston activated Trevor Story (abdomen) and Roman Anthony (finger) from the injured list to replace Seigler and Mickey Gasper on the active roster. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Back from injured list
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:43 AM
The Red Sox reinstated Anthony (finger) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. He is batting leadoff as the designated hitter against the Yankees.
Analysis: Anthony has been sidelined since early May due to a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger, but he's been deemed ready to rejoin the Red Sox after posting a .967 OPS during an eight-game rehab assignment. The 22-year-old had yet to get on track in 30 contests prior to the injury, as he had a .229/.354/.321 slash line in his first 130 plate appearances of the season. Anthony should operate as Boston's primary designated hitter now that he's healthy but could also get some reps in the outfield. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Sent to Worcester
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:42 AM
Boston optioned Gasper to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, per Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.
Analysis: With both Trevor Story (abdomen) and Roman Anthony (finger) being reinstated from their long-term IL stints, Gasper was forced off the active roster. Despite being sent down, the 30-year-old had been raking as over his last seven games, slashing .538/.714/1.231 with two homers and four RBI in 20 plate appearances. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story In line to return from IL on Sunday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:48 PM
Both Story and Roman Anthony (finger) are expected to be reinstated from the injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Yankees, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Story and Anthony were both with Triple-A Worcester for rehab assignments this weekend. They are travelling to New York to join the Red Sox ahead of Sunday's series finale, and it looks like they will be on the 26-man roster heading into the final weeks of the regular season. Story was rounding into shape at the plate prior to being shelved by a sports hernia, and he should reclaim his everyday role at shortstop upon his return. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Likely to be reinstated Sunday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:45 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said after Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Yankees that both Anthony (finger) and Trevor Story (sports hernia) will likely be reinstated from the injured list Sunday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Anthony and Story are both joining the Red Sox in the Bronx ahead of Sunday's series finale. There are corresponding moves that need to be made, but it looks like Boston is getting significant upgrades right before the calendar turns to September for the final weeks of the regular season. Once cleared to return, Anthony figures to see the majority of his playing time as the Red Sox's designated hitter in the absence of Masataka Yoshida (hamstring), though Anthony should also see a few reps in the outfield. |
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