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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Battling illness
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 10:37 AM
Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics due to an illness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said that a bug has been making its way around the clubhouse, and Yoshida appears to be the latest victim. Though Yoshida will remain out of the starting nine for a second straight game, he may have been on the bench anyway even if fully healthy since the Red Sox are giving Wilyer Abreu a day off from playing right field while he manages a calf issue but keeping his bat in the lineup at designated hitter. |
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Seth Martinez Seth Martinez Gets call to majors
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:50 AM
The Red Sox selected Martinez's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Boston optioned left-hander Raymond Burgos to Triple-A to clear room on the active roster for Martinez, who is up with the big club for the first time this season. Over 34 appearances (nine starts) at Worcester, Martinez produced a 5.46 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 52:20 K:BB in 62.2 innings. He'll offer the Red Sox a relief option capable of covering multiple innings in Sunday's game against the Athletics, which will be a bullpen day. |
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Raymond Burgos Raymond Burgos Sent back to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:47 AM
The Red Sox optioned Burgos to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox will swap Burgos off the active roster for a fresh bullpen arm in Seth Martinez, whose contract was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move. After getting called up Friday, Burgos made a pair of three-inning appearances out of the Boston bullpen the past two days, giving up two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out four and earning his first MLB save. |
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Connor Wong Connor Wong Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:18 AM
Wong is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Wong will give way to Jake Rogers behind the plate in the series finale after starting at catcher in four of Boston's previous five contests. Though he remains the top option on the depth chart for now, Wong will move into the No. 2 role as soon as the rehabbing Adley Rutschman (wrist) is deemed ready to return from the 10-day injured list to make his Red Sox debut. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Sitting against righty
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:16 AM
Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After he taking a seat against Athletics left-hander Gage Jump in Saturday's 7-3 loss, the left-handed-hitting Yoshida now finds himself on the bench versus a righty (J.T. Ginn) in the series finale. Yoshida should still be included in the lineup against righties more often than not, as his absence Sunday looks to be the result of right fielder Wilyer Abreu being eased back in as the Red Sox's designated hitter after a sore calf kept him from playing Saturday. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Receiving afternoon off
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:12 AM
Durbin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: With the Red Sox closing out their series against the Athletics with a day game, Durbin will be given a breather for the first time since June 17. Anthony Seigler will step in at third base for Durbin, who slashed an impressive .329/.408/.534 with eight home runs, nine steals, 34 runs and 28 RBI over his stretch of 45 consecutive starts. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Kicks off rehab assignment
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:11 AM
Rutschman (wrist) went 1-for-2 with two walks, two RBI and two runs scored for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Analysis: Rutschman had an encouraging start to his rehab assignment with the WooSox. He caught only five innings, but thanks to Worcester's offensive explosition -- they won 19-0 -- Rutschman got four plate appearances. He also threw out a runner attempting to steal. Rutschman is expected to operate as Worcester's designated hitter Sunday, per Ian Browne of MLB.com. Following Sunday's game, the Red Sox will evaluate him to determine if more time in the minors is required. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Making return to lineup Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:04 AM
Abreu (calf/shin) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Sunday's game against the Athletics, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Analysis: Abreu was held out of the lineup for the first time since June 21 in Saturday's 7-3 loss, after he was scratched shortly before the contest due to swelling and soreness near his calf and shin. He'll made enough improvement to return to action for the series finale, but the two-time Gold Glove Award winner will be used strictly as a hitter Sunday. Eli White will draw the start in Abreu's usual spot in right field. |
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Erik Miller Erik Miller Tapped to start bullpen game
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:33 AM
Miller will draw the start for the Red Sox in a bullpen game against the Athletics on Sunday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The left-hander will make his first start since 2024, when the Giants used him as an opener 10 times as a rookie that season. Miller was shipped from the Giants to the Red Sox at the trade deadline and has fired 2.1 scoreless frames in the first two appearances for his new team. He'll likely cover the first inning or two before turning the game over to the bullpen, with Brayan Bello being a candidate to work in bulk relief behind Miller. |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Falls to A's on Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 7:24 PM
Bennett (7-5) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs on five hits and three walks over 5.1 innings as the Red Sox were downed 7-3 by the A's. He struck out five.
Analysis: After an impressive beginning to his career, big-league hitters may have figured Bennett out. The left-hander has been tagged for at least three runs in four straight outings, stumbling to a 5.09 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB over 23 innings. He has worked at least five innings in all 13 of his starts for Boston, however, and with the team's pitching depth depleted by trades and injuries, his spot in the rotation seems secure even if his performance continues to regress. Bennett lines up to make his next start on the road next weekend in Pittsburgh. |
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Raymond Burgos Raymond Burgos Optioned to Worcester
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 6:48 PM
Boston optioned Burgos to Triple-A Worcester after Saturday's matchup with the Athletics, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: After being called up Friday, Burgos will head back to Worcester after two appearances with the big-league club. The 27-year-old pitched a scoreless three innings with two strikeouts on Friday against the A's en route to his first major league save. The southpaw recorded another three frames Saturday, allowing two runs while striking out two. Boston has yet to announce a corresponding move. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Feeling better after treatment
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 6:30 PM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said that Abreu (calf) is doing better after receiving treatment on Saturday and is "hopeful" to play Sunday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Abreu was scratched from Saturday's game against the Athletics with some swelling in his shin/calf area, but is optimistic about playing in Sunday's series finale against the A's. Boston is in the middle of a 16-game stretch with no off days. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a modest five-game hitting streak and five straight games recording at least one RBI as well. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Late addition to lineup
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 12:08 PM
Duran will start in left field and bat eighth Saturday against the Athletics.
Analysis: Duran was left out of the first iteration of Saturday's lineup, but he'll join the starting nine to replace Wilyer Abreu, who was scratched with a calf injury. Duran owns a .685 OPS since the All-Star break but has slugged three home runs in six games since the beginning of August. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Scratched Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 12:03 PM
Abreu was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics due to swelling in his shin/calf.
Analysis: Interim manager Chad Tracy said that the team had been trying to get the 27-year-old a day off during its 16-game stretch, per Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald, so Abreu will remain on the bench Saturday while he tends to his injury. In the meantime, Eli White will move over to right field, and Jarren Duran will enter the lineup to start in left. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 11:23 AM
Duran isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Duran will get a chance to catch his breath Saturday after slashing .250/.277/.408 across 84 plate appearances while playing in each of Boston's games since the All-Star break. Eli White will take over in left field and bat seventh. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Back in lineup
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 11:17 AM
Contreras (illness) will start at first base and bat fourth against the Athletics on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Contreras missed the Red Sox's last two games while fighting off an illness, but he appears to be feeling well enough to return to action Saturday. The 34-year-old has remained hot since the All-Star break, slashing .306/.485/.531 with three homers, nine RBI and 11 runs scored over his last 17 games. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin RBI streak reaches five games
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 10:08 AM
Durbin went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Durbin drove in one run on a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning before closing out the scoring with an RBI double an inning later. The third baseman extended hit and RBI streaks to five games, during which he's gone 8-for-20 with two doubles, a home run and nine RBI. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Back at ballpark Friday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:45 AM
Contreras (illness) returned to Fenway Park on Friday and participated in baseball activities, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Contreras was removed from Wednesday's game with dizziness and high temperatures. He could possibly return to the lineup Saturday. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Another multi-hit game
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 11:19 PM
Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored during Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Yoshida extended Boston's lead to 8-0 in the fourth inning with an RBI double before adding to the lead with a sacrifice fly in the sixth. It was the 17th multi-hit game of the season for Yoshida, five of which have come over his last seven games, during which he's gone 10-for-27 with seven RBI and four extra-base hits. |
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Jake Rogers Jake Rogers Productive in first BoSox start
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 11:13 PM
Rogers went 2-for-3 with with two doubles, an RBI and three runs scored during the Red Sox's 13-1 win over the Athletics on Friday.
Analysis: Rogers made his Red Sox debut Wednesday against the White Sox but made his first start with his new team in Friday's series opener. He contributed immediately with an RBI double in the second inning and tied a season high in runs scored that he set twice before Friday's contest. Rogers will continue to serve as Boston's backup catcher behind Connor Wong, though the former's playing time will take a sizable hit once Adley Rutschman (wrist) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list. That could come sooner rather than later, as Rutschman has been given the green light to embark on a rehab assignment Saturday, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. |
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