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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Slated for mound work this weekend
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 12:52 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Wednesday that Crochet (lat/shoulder) will likely throw a bullpen session this weekend, Marco Grunfeld of ElEmergente.com reports.
Analysis: Crochet played catch off the mound earlier this week, but his bullpen session this weekend will be his first since he had a setback with his left late in late May. The Red Sox are preparing Crochet to return later this month as a reliever, and there's a good chance he will need a rehab assignment, given how much time he's missed. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Remains out Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 12:17 PM
Rutschman (elbow) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Mariners.
Analysis: Rutschman has missed three straight starts and has been in the lineup just three times over Boston's last nine contests as he battles a hyperextended right elbow. It's an injury he might have to deal with for the remainder of the season, though there's been no indication to this point that the Red Sox are mulling a stint on the injured list. Connor Wong will get the nod behind the plate again Wednesday. |
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Raymond Burgos Raymond Burgos Added to Boston bullpen
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:49 AM
The Red Sox recalled Burgos from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox needed their relievers to cover 5.1 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Mariners, so Burgos will give them a fresh arm for the bullpen. Burgos has permitted eight runs with a 7:1 K:BB over 12.1 innings covering four relief appearances for Boston in 2026. |
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Jedixson Paez Jedixson Paez Sent down after ugly start
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:45 AM
The Red Sox optioned Paez to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Paez really struggled Tuesday versus the Mariners in his first major-league start, getting torched for eight runs on 10 hits and two walks across 3.2 innings. The 22-year-old will yield his roster spot to Raymond Burgos, who will provide long relief. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Smacks solo homer in Tuesday's loss
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:44 PM
Gasper went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Gasper got the Red Sox on the board early with a solo homer in the first inning. He's gone deep in back-to-back games and has seven homers over his last 13 games since being recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Aug. 16. Gasper should continue to see plenty of playing time over the next couple of weeks, given his strong play at the plate coupled with Willson Contreras (hamstring) being on the 10-day injured list. |
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Jedixson Paez Jedixson Paez Rocked for eight runs in major-league debut
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:38 PM
Paez (0-1) took the loss against the Mariners on Tuesday, allowing eight runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out three across 3.2 innings.
Analysis: The 22-year-old right-hander was called up from Triple-A Worcester to make his major-league debut Tuesday. He got off to a rough start by allowing a solo homer to Dominic Canzone in the first inning before allowing five runs in the second frame, three of which came on a Randy Arozarena home run. Paez went on to allow a run in each of the next two frames before being pulled in the fourth after tossing 87 pitches (55 strikes) and generating eight whiffs. It's not the way the right-hander was hoping his major-league debut would go, and he'll likely head back to the minors if the Red Sox revert to a five-man rotation. |
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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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