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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 Returns 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 has returned 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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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Records season-high nine strikeouts
Tue, May 19, 2026, 7:36 AM
Gray (5-1) earned the win Monday against the Royals, allowing one run on five hits and one walk with nine strikeouts across six innings.
Analysis: Gray picked up his third straight win in his third start since returning from a short stint on the injured list with a strained right hamstring. He's been limited to 80 pitches or fewer in all three outings, but Gray has been extremely efficient, surrendering just two runs on 11 hits and four walks across 17 innings during that span. He generated season highs in whiffs (12) and strikeouts (nine) against the Royals on Monday and now owns a 2.93 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB across 40 innings. The right-hander's next scheduled start is slated to come Sunday at home against the Twins. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Seeing steady reps since call-up
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:58 PM
Gasper will start at designated hitter and bat second in Monday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: After not playing in either of the Red Sox's first two games following his May 7 call-up from Triple-A Worcester, Gasper has proceeded to start in seven of the team's subsequent eight contests. He's largely been the beneficiary of other players missing time with injuries, but Gasper has capitalized on his opportunities thus far, slashing .320/.346/.400 since his promotion. Gasper could return to the bench Tuesday if either or both of Carlos Narvaez (finger) and Ceddanne Rafaela (hamstring) are cleared to start. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Sitting for second straight day
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:54 PM
Durbin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Nick Sogard will get the nod at third base for Durbin for the second day in a row, perhaps hinting that the latter is on shaky ground atop the depth chart. After posting a .721 OPS as a rookie with Milwaukee in 2025, Durbin has struggled mightily at the dish during his first season in Boston, slashing just .165/.247/.245 with a 15.5 percent strikeout rate -- up 5.6 percentage points from his 2025 regular season -- over 155 plate appearances. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Out Monday with tight hammy
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:51 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said that Rafaela is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals due to "a little bit of tightness in his hamstring," Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Rafaela is experiencing some discomfort in his leg after a busy weekend in Atlanta both on the bases and in the outfield, but the Red Sox aren't concerned about their everyday center fielder requiring a stint on the injured list. Tracy said that Rafaela will receive treatment Monday, and the expectation is that the 25-year-old will be back in the lineup Tuesday. Jarren Duran will slide over from his usual spot in left field to cover center field in the series opener in Kansas City. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Not starting in series opener
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:45 PM
Narvaez (finger) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Narvaez will get at least one game off after he exited in the sixth inning of Sunday's 8-1 loss to Atlanta due to right middle finger discomfort. X-rays on Narvaez's finger came back negative, so the Red Sox are viewing him as day-to-day for the time being. Connor Wong will get the nod behind the dish in Monday's series opener against the Royals. |
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Connor Wong Connor Wong Checking back into starting nine
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:44 PM
Wong (ankle) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Carlos Narvaez (finger) is on the bench for the series opener after exiting Sunday's 8-1 loss to Atlanta, but Wong is feeling well enough to make his first start since Wednesday following a recent bout with a right ankle injury. Wong came off the bench to replace Narvaez in Sunday's contest, going 1-for-2 with a run scored. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Still sore when swinging bat
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:38 PM
Anthony (wrist) was still sore when taking some swings Monday and will not swing a bat again until at least Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox had been hopeful that Anthony could take a big step forward with the resumption of a hitting progression Monday, but instead the team is forced to pump the brakes on his rehab. Until Anthony is able to ramp up his swinging without issue, there will not be a timetable for his return to action. He's been sidelined since early May. |
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Andruw Monasterio Andruw Monasterio Slides in at shortstop
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:57 PM
Monasterio started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 in Sunday's 8-1 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Monasterio has made two consecutive starts at shortstop, as Trevor Story (groin) was added to the injured list and could face surgery. It's unclear if Monasterio will become the everyday fill-in at shortstop, but interim manager Chad Tracy put him in the starting lineup against right-handers Saturday and Sunday. Other than Monasterio, the Red Sox have a host of options on the 26-man roster that can play shortstop, including Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Nick Sogard and Marcelo Mayer. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Jumped early in loss
Sun, May 17, 2026, 7:16 PM
Bello (2-5) took the loss against Atlanta on Sunday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three walks with one strikeout over five innings.
Analysis: Bello allowed runs in four of his five innings pitched, including five across the game's first two frames. He generated just seven swinging strikes on 98 pitches and yielded 11 hard-hit balls in his first start since April 29 after two impressive performances in bulk relief to open May. The 27-year-old now owns an unsightly 7.16 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 30:20 K:BB across 44 innings this season and lines up for a home matchup against the Twins next weekend, though it's currently unclear in what role that will be. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez X-rays negative on finger
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:56 PM
Narvaez underwent X-rays on his finger, which came back negative, after Sunday's 8-1 loss to Atlanta, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Narvaez exited the game in the third inning after dealing with finger pain on his right hand, and he is now considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old was replaced in the contest by Connor Wong, who is likely the next man up behind the plate if Narvaez is forced to miss any action moving forward. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Managing finger issue
Sun, May 17, 2026, 3:30 PM
Narvaez was removed from Sunday's game against Atlanta due to pain in the third finger on his right hand, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It's unclear exactly how he sustained the injury, but Narvaez was replaced defensively for the bottom of the sixth inning after going 1-for-2 at the plate. Connor Wong (ankle), who has been dealing with his own injury, replaced Narvaez at catcher. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Expected to swing bat Monday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 11:20 AM
Anthony (wrist) is slated to starting swinging a bat by hitting flips Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: This is a big step for Anthony, as it will be his first time swinging a bat since landing on the IL with a right wrist injury in early May. The talented young outfielder will presumably still have several obstacles to clear -- including hitting off a machine and facing live pitching -- but he appears to at least be making progress in his recovery. A timeline for his return to the Red Sox should become clearer as he moves along in his hitting progression. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Beginning on bench Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:23 AM
Durbin is not in Boston's starting lineup Sunday versus Atlanta, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Durbin will get a breather amidst a rough start to May, as he's batting just .150 through 14 games so far this month. Nick Sogard is starting at third base Sunday for the Red Sox. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Starting Sunday vs. Atlanta
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:40 PM
Bello will start in Sunday's series finale against Atlanta, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Bello has worked behind Jovani Moran in each of his last two outings, but Bello will be the starter for Sunday's contest, rather than operate in a bulk-relief role. He's pitched well in each of his last two appearances on the mound, allowing two runs and eight hits and two walks while striking out 12 across 13.1 innings. |
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