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Wyatt Olds Wyatt Olds Quick return to majors
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 1:56 PM
The Red Sox recalled Olds from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was optioned to Worcester over the weekend but is already back in the big leagues since Tyron Guerrero (shoulder) landed on the injured list. Olds made six appearances for Boston after getting his first promotion to the majors in mid-August, and he pitched well with an 8:3 K:BB across six scoreless innings. |
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Tyron Guerrero Tyron Guerrero Shelved by shoulder inflammation
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 1:49 PM
The Red Sox placed Guerrero on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation.
Analysis: Guerrero was charged with three runs while recording only one out in Monday's win over the Mariners, and a day later he's now on the IL. Interim manager Chad Tracy said he's "very hopeful" Guerrero will be back when his 15 days are up, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. The 35-year-old has been a pleasant surprise in the Boston bullpen this season, collecting a 3.26 ERA and 36:7 K:BB over 38.2 frames. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Elbow injury lingering
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 1:43 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said in an interview on WEEI that Rutschman will not be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Mariners due to a lingering hyperextended right elbow injury, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Rutschman missed two games last week after hyperextending his elbow on a swing. He returned to action over the weekend but will now miss a second straight contest. Tracy noted Tuesday that Rutschman will likely have to deal with some discomfort in the elbow for the rest of the season, though it doesn't seem at this point that a trip to the injured list is under consideration. Rutschman is slashing only .170/.254/.245 in 15 games since joining the Red Sox. |
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Brett Harris Brett Harris DFA'd by Boston
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:19 AM
The Red Sox designated Harris for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Harris was acquired from the Athletics in late June and was up with the Red Sox for a couple days just before the All-Star break, going 0-for-2 in one game. The 28-year-old hasn't quite gotten on track with his new organization while mustering a .711 OPS in 34 contests at Triple-A Worcester, which is a far cry from the .978 OPS he had at Triple-A Las Vegas while with the Athletics. |
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Eduardo Rivera Eduardo Rivera Recalled, moved to 60-day IL
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:59 AM
The Red Sox recalled Rivera from Triple-A Worcester and placed him on the 60-day injured list Tuesday due to a lumbar strain.
Analysis: The left-hander landed on Worcester's 7-day injured list in late August due to the injury, and his transition to the MLB 60-day IL will bring an end to his 2026 season. Rivera made his first four big-league appearances and recorded a 6.30 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB in 10 innings. |
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Jedixson Paez Jedixson Paez Promoted for Red Sox debut
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:50 AM
The Red Sox selected Paez's contract from Triple-A Worcester, and he'll start Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: A Rule 5 Draft pick by the White Sox over the winter, Paez was returned to the Red Sox in early April after making three appearances for Chicago. The right-hander spent most of the campaign at Double-A Portland, where he posted a 4.41 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 56:5 K:BB across 49 innings. He made his last three appearances for Worcester and was dominant while scattering seven hits and posting an 18:2 K:BB across 12.1 frames. Paez will likely be in store for just one start while the Red Sox build in extra rest for Sonny Gray ahead of his next turn through the rotation. |
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner-Falefa Back from IL
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:41 AM
The Red Sox reinstated Kiner-Falefa (forearm) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The 31-year-old has been sidelined since mid-June due to a stress reaction in his right forearm, but he's rejoining the Red Sox with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Tuesday. Kiner-Falefa has a .277/.344/.361 slash line with two homers and seven steals through 47 games this season and should work as a utility infielder down the stretch. |
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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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