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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Making start Saturday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:42 PM
Bello will start Saturday's game against the Rays, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Bello will draw another start after tossing five shutout innings against the Angels on Sept. 7 in what had been his first MLB start in three months. The 27-year-old threw 19 pitches in 1.2 innings out of the bullpen during his most recent outing Tuesday, but he should still be stretched out enough to pitch fairly deep into Saturday's contest. |
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Erik Miller Erik Miller Barely secures save against Tampa Bay
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:13 PM
Miller earned his fifth save of the season in Friday's 4-2 win over the Rays, allowing one run on one hit and two walks while striking out two in the ninth inning.
Analysis: With Aroldis Chapman shelved by a lat issue, the Red Sox turned to Miller for the ninth inning to protect the team's 4-1 lead. It turned out to be a dramatic finish for Boston, with Miller tossing two wild pitches in the inning and loading the bases. Luckily for the southpaw, he limited the damage to just one run to secure the win for the Red Sox, who are inching closer toward punching their spot in the American League playoffs. Miller and Garrett Whitlock figure to be the top closer options for the Red Sox for as long as Chapman is sidelined. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Records third consecutive win
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:06 PM
Suarez (8-4) earned the win against the Rays on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and five walks while striking out five across 5.2 innings.
Analysis: The five free passes were the most of Suarez's career, but the 31-year-old southpaw limited the damage to just one run during Friday's outing, falling one out short from the quality start. He's given up only two earned runs over his last three outings spanning 19.2 innings, which has him at a 3.27 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 143.1 innings this season. Suarez is slated to face the Guardians at home next week in what figures to be his last start of the regular season. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Drives in three runs vs. Tampa Bay
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:03 PM
Anthony went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a two-run single during the Red Sox's 4-2 win over the Rays on Friday.
Analysis: Anthony was responsible for all but one of the Red Sox's runs in Friday's win, with the 22-year-old slugger getting Boston on the board with a solo homer off Ian Seymour in the first inning. It was the first time this season that Anthony recorded three RBI in a game, his most since Aug. 21, 2025, against the Yankees. He has a .709 OPS with two steals, five home runs and 14 RBI across 215 plate appearances this season. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Downplays lat issue
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:32 PM
Chapman downplayed his lat issue Friday, saying he's "not worried at all" about the injury and plans to pitch again during Boston's final regular-season homestand next week, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Chapman said he first felt it Tuesday, and he's improved throughout the week. With Boston closing in on a playoff berth, the Red Sox will likely be conservative with their star closer. Garrett Whitlock filled in during the ninth inning of Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rangers, locking down his fourth save of the season. it sounds like Chapman will be unavailable for this weekend's set with the Rays. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Sitting versus left-hander
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:28 PM
Duran is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Sitting against left-hander starters has become Duran's new normal, and with lefty Ian Seymour on the mound for Tampa Bay on Friday, Boston will go with Roman Anthony, Nate Eaton and Wilyer Abreu from left to right in the outfield. Duran is batting just .159 with a .463 OPS across 47 trips to the plate this month. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Not in lineup Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:25 PM
Contreras (hand) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Contreras was hit on the right hand with a pitch in Thursday's win over the Rangers but avoided a fracture and has been diagnosed with a bruised hand. Nick Sogard will start at first base and bat second against Tampa Bay lefty Ian Seymour on Friday. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Out of starting lineup Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:24 PM
Rutschman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Connor Wong will catch Ranger Suarez and bat ninth against Rays lefty Ian Seymour. Rutschman has swatted three homers this month and is hitting .211 with a .776 OPS across 40 plate appearances during that span. |
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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Begins rehab assignment
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:57 AM
Ovideo (elbow) allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out four for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
Analysis: Ovideo, who began a rehab assignment with the WooSox, threw 30 pitches (20 strikes). It's unlikely he throws again for Worcester, which has been eliminated from the Triple-A International League postseason. That leaves a potential return to Boston, where Ovideo could operate as a multi-inning arm out of the bullpen. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Moves to first base Thursday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:42 AM
Sogard started at second base Thursday but moved to first after Willson Contreras was removed with a bruised right hand.
Analysis: Sogard, who was hitless in four at-bats, has been getting steady work at second base, but versatility is his primary value to the Red Sox. Contreras is deemed day-to-day and told Perla Paredes of MLB.com that it "might take days" for the soreness and swelling to subside. Sogard, who has played 14 games at first base for Boston in 2026, is expected to share fill-in duties with Mickey Gasper for as long as Contreras is unavailable. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Unavailable Thursday due to lat issue
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 10:29 PM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said after Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rangers that Chapman was unavailable due to a lat issue, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Chapman has been dealing with the issue for a couple days, and Tracy said the Red Sox will be "conservative" with the left-hander. With Chapman unavailable Thursday, Garrett Whitlock came on for the save, his fourth of the season. Chapman hasn't pitched since Sunday, when he walked two and struck out three in an inning of work against the Royals to secure his 34th save of 2026. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Diagnosed with bruised right hand
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 10:25 PM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said after Thursday's win over the Rangers that Contreras has a bruised right hand and is day-to-day, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: X-rays were negative on Contreras' hand after he was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning. He appears to have dodged a bullet after getting plunked in the hand by a 92.3 mph sinker from Jakob Junis. It's unclear if Contreras will be available for Friday's series opener against Tampa Bay. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Exits early after HBP
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 9:40 PM
Contreras left Thursday night's contest against the Rangers in the eighth inning after being hit in the hand by a pitch, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Contreras took a 92.3 mph sinker off his right hand from Texas reliever Jakob Junis with a runner on and no one out in the bottom of the eighth frame. Contreras was in obvious discomfort, and he was immediately replaced at first base by Isiah Kiner-Falefa as a pinch-runner. More information on the status of Contreras will likely be provided following the conclusion of Thursday night's game. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Working out at Worcester
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 12:38 PM
Rafaela (quadriceps) is with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday and will do some hitting off their Trajekt machine, Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.
Analysis: It's unclear what the next steps for Rafaela will be, but he could play in some rehab games for Worcester before rejoining Boston's active roster. The center fielder has not played in more than two weeks as he works his way back from a right quadriceps strain. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Slugs homer in loss
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:48 AM
Contreras went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: Contreras belted a two-run homer in the first inning that gave Boston an early lead. The blast was his career-high 27th and accounted for his 81st RBI, which is also a career-best figure. |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Fans seven in no-decision
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:05 PM
Bennett took a no-decision Wednesday against Texas, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk in 4.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Bennett kept the ball in the park after serving up five homers in his prior two starts, but he was instead tagged for a trio of doubles Wednesday. The rookie southpaw is showing signs of fatigue late in the season, surrendering at least three runs in all but one of his last 13 outings. He'll take a 3.78 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 90:20 K:BB over 109.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance against Cleveland, which will be a key matchup in the American League playoff race. |
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Tyron Guerrero Tyron Guerrero Managing back soreness
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 5:23 PM
Guerrero's (shoulder) stay on the injured list has been extended due to lower-back soreness, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Guerrero was trending toward a minimum-length absence after landing on the injured list Sept. 1 with shoulder inflammation, but a back injury will delay his return. The team doesn't seem to be very concerned about the 35-year-old's back, however, so he'll likely still be able to rejoin Boston's bullpen before the end of the season. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Sitting against another lefty
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 4:06 PM
Duran is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Duran's tough season continues as he's slashing just .171/.227/.268 in September, bringing him down to .204/.261/.361 for the year. He's nearly gone 20-20 despite those struggles -- he sits one steal shy of 20 -- but it appears his opportunities against lefties will remain limited down the stretch. Roman Anthony, Nate Eaton and Wilyer Abreu will start across the outfield from left to right Wednesday, while Jahmai Jones serves as the DH against southpaw MacKenzie Gore. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Tosses bullpen session
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 7:49 AM
Crochet (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session at Fenway Park on Tuesday, Perla Paredes of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy indicated the session went well, but the team will wait to see how Crochet responds Wednesday before determining the left-hander's next step. He's been building up his pitch count and intensity while introducing offspeed and breaking stuff during side sessions leading up to Tuesday's effort. Crochet is attempting to rejoin Boston as a reliever over the final days of the regular season. |
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Tanner Houck Tanner Houck Will be evaluated this weekend
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 7:42 AM
Houck (elbow) will make a fourth rehab appearance Saturday, and the Red Sox plan to evaluate him following the outing, Perla Paredes of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Houck was on the mound Tuesday for a third time during his rehab assignment. He struck out three while allowing one walk in a scoreless seventh inning for Triple-A Worcester. If all goes well Saturday, Houck could join Boston's bullpen for the final days of the regular season. |
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