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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Getting day off due to wrist issue
Sun, May 31, 2026, 10:52 AM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said that Contreras is being held out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians while he manages a lingering wrist/hand injury, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Since the Red Sox don't play Monday, Tracy noted that sending Contreras to the bench Sunday will give the 34-year-old two full days off to recover from the injury. Tracy didn't provide any indication that the Red Sox are overly concerned about the wrist issue, as Contreras is expected to back in the starting nine for Tuesday's series opener versus the Orioles. Mickey Gasper will spell Contreras at first base Sunday. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Nursing sore lower back
Sun, May 31, 2026, 10:47 AM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said that Rafaela was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians due to a sore lower back, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Tracy didn't seem to be overly concerned about the injury, with the skipper noting that the Red Sox just wanted to be cautious with the outfielder. With the benefit of a team off day Monday, Rafaela is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Orioles after getting two days off to rest his back. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Suffers setback in recovery process
Sun, May 31, 2026, 10:40 AM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Sunday that Crochet (shoulder) began experiencing lat tightness over the past few days and will have his throwing program shut down for the time being, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Though he previously expressed optimism that he would be able to return in the minimum amount of time after landing on the 15-day injured list April 29 due to left shoulder inflammation, Crochet remains without a clear timeline to be activated more than a month later. The southpaw had been scheduled to face live hitters over multiple innings in a simulated game Tuesday, but that plan has now been scrapped as a result of the setback. Tracy noted that Crochet will visit doctors early in the upcoming week and will likely undergo an MRI, so the Red Sox could have more clarity on the 26-year-old's next steps within the next few days. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Taking seat Sunday
Sun, May 31, 2026, 10:21 AM
Sogard is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: After taking a seat for Friday's series opener in Cleveland while managing a nagging right side injury, Sogard returned to the lineup at second base for Saturday's 9-1 win and went hitless in two at-bats. The Red Sox will give Sogard another day off Sunday to further manage the side injury, which will enable both Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Caleb Durbin to stick in starting roles in the infield. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Late scratch from lineup
Sun, May 31, 2026, 10:17 AM
The Red Sox scratched Rafaela from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians due to an unspecified reason, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Rafaela had been slated to start in center field and bat second, but he'll wind up hitting the bench for the first time since May 18. The Red Sox should provide more details behind Rafaela's late scratch later Sunday. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Makes third straight start
Sun, May 31, 2026, 9:32 AM
Durbin went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 9-1 win over Cleveland.
Analysis: Although the final score suggests this was an easy win, Durbin was a key contributor when the game was still close. His sacrifice fly in the fourth inning produced Boston's first run and a run-scoring double in the eighth gave the team a 3-1 lead before the Red Sox erupted for six runs in the final frame. This was Durbin's third consecutive start after it looked like his playing time was on the wane and threatened by Nick Sogard and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Durbin responded to the threat by hitting safely in all three starts (5-for-12) with three doubles and four RBI. |
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Connor Wong Connor Wong Big day in win
Sun, May 31, 2026, 9:19 AM
Wong went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Wong had a go-head, run-scoring double in the sixth inning and then singled home a pair in Boston's six-run ninth inning. He thought a home run drought dating back to September of 2024 had ended, but his sixth-inning home run was changed to a double upon review. Despite Saturday's effort, Wong sits no better than third on the catching depth chart. This, after interim manager Chad Tracy on Saturday anointed Mickey Gasper as Boston's primary catcher against right-handers, per Tim Healy of The Boston Globe. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Taking seat Sunday
Sun, May 31, 2026, 9:04 AM
Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Contreras will receive a breather Sunday after a run of 16 straight starts, during which he posted a .344/.394/.590 slash line with two doubles, two triples, three homers, 10 RBI and seven runs. Mickey Gasper will shift to first base while Carlos Narvaez picks up a start behind the plate in the series finale at Cleveland. |
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Tommy Kahnle Tommy Kahnle Preparing to opt out of deal
Sun, May 31, 2026, 8:44 AM
Kahnle is expected to opt out of his minor-league deal with the Red Sox on Monday if he isn't added to the major-league roster, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: After signing late in spring training with Boston, Kahnle stayed behind at the Red Sox's complex in Florida to begin the minor-league season before reporting to Triple-A Worcester in the second week of April. He's been excellent thus far for the Triple-A club, posting a 1.40 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB in 19.1 innings. If the Red Sox aren't able to find a spot on the roster for the 36-year-old righty, he shouldn't have too much trouble securing a major-league deal in free agency in light of his strong start to the season. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Ascends to top of depth chart
Sun, May 31, 2026, 8:27 AM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Saturday that Gasper has emerged as the team's preferred option at catcher against right-handed pitching, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: When he was first recalled from Triple-A Worcester on May 7, Gasper initially saw most of his opportunities at designated hitter with Roman Anthony (finger/wrist) on the shelf. Masataka Yoshida and Andruw Monasterio have since settled into a platoon at DH, but Gasper has remained a regular presence in the lineup while poaching starts behind the plate from Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong. Since his call-up, Gasper is slashing an impressive .340/.380/.404 across 51 plate appearances. With zero home runs or steals, eight runs and two RBI over 16 games, Gasper isn't providing much impact in the counting categories, and fantasy managers should anticipate a steady downturn in his batting average, which has been fueled by a .432 BABIP. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Continues to heat up with homer
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:44 PM
Duran went 2-for-6 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Duran tacked on three insurance runs during Boston's six-run ninth inning Sunday to match his season high in RBI. The speedy outfielder has hit safely in seven consecutive games and nine of his last 10 outings, homering five times during that latter span. Through 212 at-bats, Duran is batting .217 with 19 extra-base hits, 32 RBI, 10 runs scored and 27 runs scored. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Fans seven in sixth win
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:39 PM
Gray (6-1) earned the win Saturday against the Guardians, allowing one run on four hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: For the first time since coming off the injured list with a right hamstring strain in early May, Gray managed to reach the 90-pitch marker Saturday in one of his finest performances of the year. The seven punchouts were his second-highest total of the season, and the 36-year-old right-hander spun at least six innings while yielding two runs or fewer for the fifth time in 2026. Gray will bring a steady 3.06 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 41:14 K:BB over 50 frames into his next scheduled start against the Yankees in New York. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Returns to lineup Saturday
Sat, May 30, 2026, 12:07 PM
Sogard (side) is starting at shortstop and batting fifth for the Red Sox on Saturday versus Cleveland, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Sogard has been dealing with a side injury and didn't start Friday. However, he entered as a pinch runner in the eighth inning and finished the game at first base, suggesting that the side issue isn't severe. Indeed, Sogard is back in the lineup Saturday, and he seems to have seized a regular role at second base while Marcelo Mayer has shifted to shortstop in the wake of Trevor Story's absence due to a sport hernia. |
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Tyler Samaniego Tyler Samaniego Fails as opener
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:33 AM
Samaniego (0-3) took the loss against the Guardians on Friday, allowing four runs on six hits while striking out two over one inning as the opener.
Analysis: Samaniego, who was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, put the Red Sox in a deep hole, from which they could not dig themselves out. Ironically, he was one of Boston's most effective relievers during his first stint in the majors, recording a 1.04 ERA across 17.1 innings. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Enters as pinch runner
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:10 AM
Sogard (side) entered Friday's game as a pinch runner in the eighth inning and finished the game at first base in a 4-3 loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Sogard has been dealing with an issue on his right side which bothers him when hitting left-handed. He seemed fine going from first to third but never got the chance to test the injury during a plate appearance. The Red Sox are scheduled to face Guardians left-hander Parker Messick on Saturday, which will present an opportunity for Sogard to swing from the right side of the plate. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Shut down from throwing
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
Whitlock (knee) threw from flat ground Thursday but has been shut down after experiencing discomfort, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Whitlock attempted to throw after getting a pain-killing injection, but it appears he starting throwing too soon. As a result, the right-hander will be shut down for a period of three or four days. Despite the setback, the club believes his stay on the 15-day injured list should be for the minimum amount of time. Whitlock is eligible to return June 9. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Stellar again in bulk relief
Fri, May 29, 2026, 10:44 PM
Bello did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians, allowing four hits and no walks with five strikeouts over seven scoreless innings.
Analysis: Bello entered in the second inning with a 4-0 deficit and dominated, needing just 63 pitches to complete seven scoreless frames while generating 11 whiffs. He'll finish May with a 2.67 ERA in 30.1 innings, with the bulk of his damage coming in his lone start of the month while he yielded just two earned runs across four relief appearances. He owns a 5.63 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 40:21 K:BB over 56 innings this season and lines up for a home matchup against the Orioles next week. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Managing side isssue
Fri, May 29, 2026, 4:42 PM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Friday that Sogard is dealing with a nagging right side injury, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Tracy added that Sogard's side bothers him more while hitting left-handed, so the Red Sox will keep him on the bench during Friday's matchup against right-hander Slade Cecconi. Caleb Durbin will draw the start at the hot corner in Sogard's stead, and the 28-year-old switch-hitter can be considered day-to-day for now. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Shut down from swinging
Fri, May 29, 2026, 4:30 PM
Anthony (finger) felt discomfort while hitting off a tee Thursday and has been shut down from swinging, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: This is the second time that Anthony has had to pause his swinging progression due to a setback. Interim manager Chad Tracy said the 22-year-old's shutdown period will last a few days, and there is still no timetable in place for his return. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Contributes in loss
Fri, May 29, 2026, 7:28 AM
Durbin went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 10-2 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Durbin had a run-scoring double and then scored on a bloop single in the fourth inning. It would be an understatement to say the former Brewer has struggled at the plate this season, as he entered the game on a 2-for-26 stretch and left Fenway Park following the game with a .172 batting average. Thursday's start was just Durbin's third in the last nine games, as he's losing playing time at third base to Nick Sogard and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. |
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