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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, anyway, 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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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Exiting starting nine
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 1:38 PM
Rutschman is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Angels.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Rutschman has been better against righties (.789 OPS) than lefties (.640 OPS) this season, so he'll get a break as the Angels send southpaw Reid Detmers to the hill. Connor Wong will do the catching and will bat ninth for the Red Sox. |
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Eli White Eli White Producing as fill-in starter
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 8:29 AM
White started in center field and went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 5-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: White continued to fill in for the injured Ceddanne Rafaela (IL, quadriceps), making a fifth consecutive start in center field. He's hit safely in all five, going 7-for-20 with a double, a home run and six RBI during that stretch. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Reaches 20 homers
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 8:25 AM
Duran went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Duran led off the bottom of the second inning with the homer, his 20th of the season. Despite what has been a trying season for the outfielder, who is batting .204, Duran has contributed pop, defense and speed (18 stolen bases). He's poised for a second 20/20 season. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Smacks three-run homer Monday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 8:01 AM
Rutschman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Rutschman supplied the biggest swing of Boston's four-run second inning, turning on a 97.8 mph fastball from former Orioles teammate Grayson Rodriguez and sending it off the Pesky Pole for a three-run homer. The blast was Rutschman's 12th of the season and fourth since joining Boston. He's hit safely in four of his last six games, so he could be gearing up for a strong finish over the last few weeks of the regular season. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Secures third save of season
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 7:49 AM
Whitlock struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Monday's 5-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Whitlock was called upon with Boston holding a three-run lead in the top of the ninth and made quick work of the bottom of the Angels' lineup. He tossed nine of his 15 pitches for strikes and retired all three batters he faced en route to earning his third save of the season. Despite the save, Whitlock should continue as the Red Sox's preferred setup option behind star closer Aroldis Chapman, who wasn't available Monday after pitching three times in the previous four days. Whitlock lowered his ERA to 1.88 with Monday's excellent outing and has held the opposition scoreless in eight of his last nine relief appearances dating back to Aug. 15. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Tosses five scoreless innings, earns win
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 7:42 AM
Bello (6-7) earned the win Monday against the Angels after allowing four hits and two walks while striking out seven over five scoreless innings.
Analysis: Bello returned to the rotation for his first start since June 4 and delivered five shutout frames. His biggest test came in the third when Los Angeles loaded the bases with two outs, but Bello retired Moises Ballesteros to escape without damage. The right-hander recorded his seventh career scoreless start, but it remains to be seen whether he'll stay in the rotation since he'd been thriving out of the bullpen as well. Bello owns a 2.03 ERA and 1.03 WHIP over 62 innings as a reliever, yet he's stretched out enough to mix between both roles down the stretch if the Red Sox need him to do so. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Could be back as soon as Friday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 2:53 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Monday that Contreras (hamstring) will resume running during the team's current series against the Angels and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Friday's series opener versus the Royals, Marcus Grunfeld of ElEmergente.com reports.
Analysis: Tracy also added that Contreras could go out on a short rehab assignment before returning to the active roster, but he plans to speak with the first baseman about that possibility later this week. Contreras landed on the IL one week ago because of a left hamstring strain. Mickey Gasper has been filling in at first base for the Red Sox. |
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Eli White Eli White Filling in for Rafaela
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 12:27 PM
White will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: White will draw a fifth straight start in center field and looks set to handle a regular role at the position for as long as Ceddanne Rafaela (quadriceps) remains on the injured list. Since being acquired from Atlanta on Aug. 3, White has produced a .280/.308/.400 slash line with one home run, one stolen base, 11 RBI and 10 runs across 52 plate appearances with Boston. |
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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Shut down from throwing
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:55 AM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Monday that Slaten (elbow) has been shut down from throwing, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Slaten last pitched Aug. 12 before landing on the shelf four days later due to elbow inflammation. He's experienced recurring symptoms since restarting a throwing program recently and will be shut down indefinitely, lessening the possibility that the 28-year-old makes it back from the injured list before the end of the regular season. Slaten owns a 4.60 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 39:8 K:BB across 31.1 innings of relief with Boston. |
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