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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Shut down through Thursday
Thu, May 21, 2026, 5:57 PM
Anthony (wrist) was shut down through at least Thursday before the Red Sox re-evaluate him, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Anthony was set to take the next step in his progression earlier this week but suffered a setback. He felt lingering soreness when swinging a bat Monday. The outfielder had begun throwing following a cortisone shot prior to testing the wrist with a bat in hand. |
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Zack Kelly Zack Kelly Optioned Triple-A
Thu, May 21, 2026, 4:47 PM
The Red Sox optioned Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Kelly had been solid out of the bullpen for Boston with a 3.31 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and a 14:7 K:BB through 17 appearances. The right-hander had been great in his last 12 games since April 18 with a 1.64 ERA and 11 strikeouts. However, he is losing his spot in order to make room for Tayron Guerrero. |
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Tayron Guerrero Tayron Guerrero Expected to be called up
Thu, May 21, 2026, 3:58 PM
The Red Sox will call up Guerrero from Triple-A Worcester prior to Friday's contest versus the Twins, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: It's a story of perseverance for the 35-year-old Guerrero, who has not pitched in the big leagues since 2019. He's earned the promotion by collecting a 0.92 ERA and 22:6 K:BB over 19.2 innings while notching three saves with Worcester. It's unclear what the corresponding move will be in order to free up a roster spot for Guerrero. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Triples during three-hit night
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:49 PM
Contreras went 3-for-4 with a triple and one run scored in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Contreras hit his first triple of the season to lead off the top of the second inning and later scored on a Nick Sogard single. Contreras has been hot at the plate, going 6-for-13 with the triple, one homer, five RBI and two runs scored during Boston's three-game series with Kansas City. Over his last five games, Contreras is batting .450 with a pair of home runs and seven RBI. He's slashing .269/.369/.497 with 10 homers, 30 RBI, 22 runs scored, one stolen base and a 20:52 BB:K across 198 plate appearances this season. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Extends scoreless streak to 13.2 IP
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:42 PM
Chapman picked up the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Royals, allowing one hit with a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: After allowing a leadoff single to Starling Marte to open the bottom of the ninth, Chapman struck out Carter Jensen before generating a flyout and groundout to pick up his 12th save of the season. He also extended his scoreless streak to 13.2 innings spanning 14 appearances. Chapman has lowered his ERA to 0.51 with a 23:7 K:BB across 17.2 innings this season. |
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Connelly Early Connelly Early Earns fourth win Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:32 PM
Early (4-2) earned the win Wednesday against the Royals, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with five strikeouts across 6.1 innings.
Analysis: Early only made two mistakes Wednesday, serving up a solo homer to Salvador Perez in the first innings before Elias Diaz later took the left-hander deep for a two-run shot in the fifth. Early was still able to log a quality start, his fourth in his last seven starts, and he's allowed more than three runs in just one of 10 starts to begin his 2026 campaign. After struggling with walks earlier in the year, Early has walked one or fewer in three straight outings. The rookie owns a 3.33 ERA and 50:19 K:BB across 54 innings, though his xERA (4.72) suggests he's been more on the lucky side. Home runs have been an issue, as he's now surrendered nine on the season and seven over his last five starts. Early is next slated to face Atlanta's powerhouse offense next week. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Homers again
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:03 PM
Duran went 2-for-5 with a triple, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: One day after whacking a three-run home run, Duran launched a two-run blast in the seventh inning Wednesday that proved to be the game-winning hit. The outfielder's bat has come alive over the last week, as he's gone 7-for-19 with three doubles, one triple, two home runs and six RBI over the last five contests. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Progressing in recovery
Wed, May 20, 2026, 6:08 PM
Crochet (shoulder) threw two innings in an up-and-down bullpen session Wednesday, Christopher Smith of Masslive.com reports.
Analysis: Crochet will throw a brief side session Friday or Saturday before tossing his first live batting practice next week. The 26-year-old southpaw is progressing in his recovery from left shoulder inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list in late April. The Red Sox should have a better sense of Crochet's recovery timeline after his live session next week. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Tumbling down depth chart
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:58 PM
Durbin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Durbin will hit the bench for a third straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher and looks to have at least temporarily ceded primary duties at third base to Nick Sogard, who has covered the position in each of those three contests. After a promising rookie campaign in Milwaukee, Durbin has mustered a lowly .169/.248/.246 slash line with Boston in 2026. His .495 OPS places him last among the 174 players in the majors who have logged at least 150 plate appearances on the season. |
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Andruw Monasterio Andruw Monasterio Heading to bench Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:53 PM
Monasterio is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Isiah Kiner-Falefa will get the nod at shortstop Wednesday, but Monasterio looks to be the Red Sox's preferred option at the position while Trevor Story (sports hernia) is stuck on the injured list. Monasterio had started each of the last six games -- four at shortstop, two at designated hitter -- and went 6-for-22 with three doubles and a run during that stretch. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Earning more work at 3B
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:51 PM
Sogard will start at third base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Sogard will remain in the lineup for the fourth game in a row and will be making his third start at third base during that stretch. All three of Sogard's starts at the hot corner have come against right-handed pitching, and the 28-year-old may have at least temporarily overtaken the struggling Caleb Durbin as Boston's preferred option at the position. Sogard has three hits in 11 at-bats since being promoted from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, so he has more work to do before cementing himself as an everyday player for a more extended stretch of action. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Sitting in second straight game
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:47 PM
Gasper is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: After a recent stretch of seven starts in eight games, Gasper will hit the bench for the second day in a row. Since being called up from Triple-A Worcester on May 7, Gasper is slashing .355/.375/.419 over 32 plate appearances, and his hot bat could earn him more chances as the Red Sox's designated hitter if Masataka Yoshida (.696 OPS in May) continues his middling production at the plate. |
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner-Falefa Makes rare start
Wed, May 20, 2026, 8:35 AM
Kiner-Falefa started at shortstop and went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Royals. He was also caught stealing.
Analysis: Kiner-Falefa made his first start since May 5, filling in for the injured Trevor Story (groin), who could eventually decide to undergo surgery for a sports hernia. Kiner-Falefa has started just 14 of Boston's 48 games. He's in the mix with a slew of utility infielders that could fill in for Story or slumping infielders Caleb Durbin (.169) and Marcelo Mayer (.219). |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Back in lineup
Wed, May 20, 2026, 8:29 AM
Durbin started at third base and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Tuesday's 7-1 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: Durbin, who returned to the lineup following a two-day break, drove in a run with a single in his first plate appearance. He entered the game on a 1-for-18 (.056) stretch and batting just .165 for the season. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Back in action Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 3:37 PM
Narvaez (finger) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Narvaez was pulled from Sunday's game versus Atlanta with right middle finger soreness and did not play Monday. However, he is feeling well enough to give it a go Tuesday as the Red Sox look to clinch the series win. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Returning to lineup Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 3:35 PM
Rafaela (hamstring) will start in center field and bat second in Tuesday's game versus the Royals.
Analysis: Rafaela didn't start Monday's series opener because of some mild hamstring tightness, but he entered that game as a defensive replacement and will return to the lineup Tuesday. The Gold Glove center fielder has a .918 OPS in May. |
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Andruw Monasterio Andruw Monasterio Makes fourth straight start
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:37 AM
Monasterio started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 in Monday's 3-1 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: Monasterio made a fourth consecutive start at shortstop as a fill-in for Trevor Story (groin), who could be facing surgery. The Red Sox have a few options to deploy at shortstop, but thus far interim manager Chad Tracy has only used Monasterio. He's slashing .256/.301/.397 with eight doubles, one home run, nine RBI and eight runs scored over 83 plate appearances. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Logs two hits in win
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:31 AM
Gasper started at designated hitter and went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 3-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Gasper logged his third multi-hit effort in seven starts since a callup from Triple-A Worcester. Most of the switch-hitter's starts have come as the DH, as Roman Anthony's wrist injury has opened up opportunities for both Gasper and Masataka Yoshida. With news that the Red Sox paused Anthony's rehab after he experienced lingering pain while attempting to swing a bat Monday, Gasper could be a regular presence for the immediate future. It helps that he's hit so well, too, going 10-for-30 with two doubles, two RBI and three runs scored over eight contests. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Homers again in win Monday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:00 AM
Contreras went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 3-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Contreras got the scoring started in this one, depositing a sinker from Seth Lugo over the fence for a two-run shot in the sixth inning. It was Contreras' second homer in the last three games and his 10th of the season. He's leading the team with an .841 OPS and now has 10 long balls, 27 RBI, 21 runs scored, one stolen base and a 20:51 BB:K across 189 plate appearances. Contreras is in the 91st percentile or better in xwOBA, xSLG, barrel rate and bat speed. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Lowers ERA to 0.54 with 11th save
Tue, May 19, 2026, 7:48 AM
Chapman recorded the save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Royals, striking out one with no walks in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Chapman set down Starling Marte, Jac Caglianone and Isaac Collins in order on 14 pitches to pick up his 11th save of the season. The left-hander hasn't allowed a run since April 4 and extended his scoreless streak to 12.2 innings. On the season, he owns a microscopic 0.54 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB across 16.2 innings. Opponents are batting just .125 against Chapman with a 34.4 percent strikeout rate. |
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