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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Beginning assignment Thursday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 12:38 PM
Oviedo (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Oviedo has been out since early April due to a flexor strain in his right elbow, but after building up gradually over the course of the season, he's now ready to test his elbow in a game setting. The 28-year-old will likely require multiple rehab outings before rejoining Boston's bullpen, but the door is open for him to return before the end of the regular season. |
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Tanner Houck Tanner Houck Makes second rehab start
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:40 AM
Houck (elbow) allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out four over three innings for Double-A Portland on Friday.
Analysis: Houck stretched out to 48 pitches after he was limited to 20 pitches during his first rehab outing. The right-hander's next step is an outing for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Throws another side session
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:36 AM
Crochet (lat) threw 25 pitches during a side session Friday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It was Crochet's third side session but carried some visual significance, as it was the left-hander's first on the main mound at Fenway Park while donning his home white Red Sox uniform. He continued to increase his intensity -- up to 80-90 percent -- and introduced his sweeper during the session. Crochet is scheduled to throw one more bullpen session early next week before potentially facing live hitters. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Begins rehab assignment
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:28 AM
Contreras (hamstring) served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored for Double-A Portland on Friday.
Analysis: Contreras who kicked off a rehab assignment Friday, is scheduled to play first base for the Sea Dogs on Saturday. The Red Sox will reassess where he's at following Saturday's game. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Goes deep against Kansas City
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:29 PM
Gasper went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during the Red Sox's 3-2 loss to the Royals on Friday.
Analysis: Seth Lugo kept the Red Sox off the board through the first four innings of Friday's game, but Gasper changed things with a solo homer to right-center field in the fifth inning. It was the ninth homer of the season for Gasper, six of which have come at Fenway Park. Since being promoted from the minors in mid-August, he has gone 18-for-59 (.305) with 16 RBI and 13 extra-base hits. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Takes loss against Kansas City
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:24 PM
Gray (17-5) was tagged with the loss in Friday's game against the Royals, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings.
Analysis: All three of the runs Gray allowed came over the first three innings of Friday's start. The veteran right-hander was able to get through six innings on 90 pitches (60 strikes) for his 18th quality start of the season, tied for sixth-most in the majors, but he didn't receive enough run support from his Red Sox teammates to avoid the loss. It was Gray's second loss in three starts, but it has still been a strong season for the 37-year-old, whose 17 wins are tied with Cristopher Sanchez for most in the majors. Gray will take a 2.76 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 156.2 innings into his next start, tentatively slated for next week on the road against the Rangers. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Back with Boston
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:39 PM
The Red Sox recalled Seigler from Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Analysis: Seigler will rejoin the big-league club after spending just under two weeks in Worcester. In the majors this season, the 27-year-old has slashed .250/.331/.405 with three home runs and 13 RBI over 171 plate appearances. Boston sent Eli White (foot) to the 10-day IL to make room for Seigler on the roster. |
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Eli White Eli White Heading to injured list
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:32 PM
Boston placed White on the 10-day injured list with a right foot ligament injury Friday, retroactive to Sept. 9.
Analysis: White had produced at least one base hit in seven of his last eight games before being sidelined Friday. The 32-year-old had been taking over in center field for Ceddanne Rafaela (quadriceps), becoming an everyday player. In 60 plate appearances since joining Boston, White is slashing .276/.300/.379 with one homer and 12 RBI. The Red Sox recalled Anthony Seigler from Triple-A Worcester to replace White on the active roster. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Returning to Boston lineup
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 1:43 PM
Rutschman (elbow) will start at catcher and bat third in Friday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Rutschman was administered a cortisone injection earlier this week to combat a hyperextended right elbow. He sat out the last two games to allow the shot to take effect, and now he's ready to roll. Rutschman is slashing .188/.253/.391 with four home runs in 19 games since joining the Red Sox. |
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Kristian Campbell Kristian Campbell Sidelined at Triple-A
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 3:43 PM
Campbell was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester on Thursday with a left foot contusion, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: While the injury seems relatively minor, there's a chance it will end Campbell's season given how little of the schedule is left. Campbell put up a .631 OPS with just two home runs through the end of June at Worcester this season, but he's slashed .320/.440/.524 with six long balls since July 1. |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Burned by long ball in loss
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 9:42 PM
Bennett (9-7) took the loss against the Angels on Wednesday, allowing six runs on nine hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Bennett was stung by the long ball Wednesday, serving up a trio of home runs. The left-hander registered his fewest punchouts since May 7 versus the Rays, and he also saw a streak of three quality starts come to an end. Bennett has conceded five big flies in just two starts to begin the month of September, which is a bit of a concern after he surrendered just two over five starts in August. He still has a quality 3.69 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 83:19 K:BB over 105 innings. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Beginning assignment Friday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 4:16 PM
Contreras (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Portland on Friday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Contreras took batting practice on the field before Tuesday's game against the Angels as the latest step in his recovery from a left hamstring strain. He'd been a candidate to return from the injured list for Friday's series opener against the Royals, but the Sox will instead have him play in a few tune-up games before adding him back to the lineup. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Expected back in lineup Friday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 4:15 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Wednesday that Rutschman was given a cortisone injection in his right elbow following Monday's game versus the Angels, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It explains why Rutschman is missing a second straight start Wednesday. The catcher suffered a hyperextended elbow in late August and has been dealing with nagging soreness off-and-on since. Tracy said that Rutschman is expected back in the lineup Friday against the Royals following the team's off day Thursday. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Out of Boston lineup
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 1:21 PM
Rutschman is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Angels.
Analysis: It's the second straight day that Rutschman's name has not appeared in Boston's starting lineup. He's dealt with a hyperextended right elbow recently and that issue could be flaring up again, though the Red Sox have yet to reveal whether Rutschman is hurt or is simply resting. Mickey Gasper is doing the catching for the Red Sox in Wednesday's series finale. |
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Tanner Houck Tanner Houck Rusty in first rehab outing
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 7:09 AM
Houck (elbow) allowed one run on two walks over two-thirds of an inning for Double-A Portland on Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Houck began a rehab assignment with the Sea Dogs and was understandably rusty in his first game action since July 9, 2025. Only eight of his 20 offerings landed in the zone. The right-hander is next scheduled to pitch Friday and elevate his pitch count to the 40-to-45 range. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Adds pitches to side session
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 7:02 AM
Crochet (shoulder) threw 20 pitches consisting of fastballs and complementary offerings during a side session Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: This was Crochet's second side session and first that wasn't exclusively fastballs. Boston manager Chad Tracy was pleased with the session, noting Crochet looked and felt good. The next step has not yet been determined, but the manager mentioned another side session this weekend as a possibility. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Yields 10 hits to Halos in loss
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:16 PM
Sandoval (1-5) took the loss against the Angels on Tuesday, allowing four runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings.
Analysis: It was Sandoval's first career start against the Angels, whom he spent six seasons with from 2019 to 2024. He didn't have his best stuff Tuesday, giving up at least one run in three of the six frames he pitched in, and the 10 hits he allowed were his most in a start since May 12, 2024 against the Royals (11). Sandoval has taken the loss in five of his last six outings and sports a 4.58 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 57:27 K:BB over 55 innings this season. He's tentatively slated to start next week on the road against the Rangers in what currently lines up as a two-start week for the southpaw. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Not in Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 2:10 PM
Duran is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Duran went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in Monday's series opener to bust out of a 3-for-35 slump, and he'll take a seat Tuesday against Halos lefty Reid Detmers. Roman Anthony will shift to left field while Jahmai Jones picks up a start as the designated hitter. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Takes on-field batting practice
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 2:06 PM
Contreras (hamstring) took batting practice on the field at Fenway Park on Tuesday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Contreras is also expected to do some running on the field during Boston's series against the Angels that runs through Wednesday. It hasn't been determined yet whether Contreras needs a short rehab assignment before returning to the active roster. If he skips one, he could be activated as soon as Friday. Contreras has been out since late August with a left hamstring strain. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Taking seat Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 1:46 PM
Gasper is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Gasper started the previous eight contests and will receive a day off after batting .231 (6-for-26) with a double, three homers and a 7:6 BB:K during that span. Willson Contreras (hamstring) could be back from the injured list as soon as Friday, but the Red Sox may try to keep Gasper in the lineup however they can given his recent offensive production. Nick Sogard will pick up a start at first base Tuesday while Andruw Monasterio handles the keystone. |
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