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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Recovered from illness Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 4:12 PM Oviedo (illness) is scheduled to start Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. Analysis: The right-hander was sent home from camp Thursday due to an illness, but he's ready to make his second start of spring training Monday. Oviedo allowed a run on three walks and a hit over 1.2 frames during his spring debut last week.
Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Heads to WBC on roll Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 9:24 AM Duran went 2-for-2 with a walk, two home runs, four RBI and a third run scored in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. Analysis: No Red Sox batter is hotter than Duran, who was the subject of trade rumors all offseason. His two-HR day followed up Friday's homer off Atlanta's Chris Sale. Duran has gone 7-for-12 with three walks, two doubles, three home runs and five RBI over five spring games. His power surge is an encouraging sign for a Boston team looking for offense heading into the regular season. The outfielder will soon depart spring training to participate in the World Baseball Classic for Team Mexico.
Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Ineffective in Boston debut Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 9:14 AM Gray allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one over 1.1 innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League start against Minnesota. Analysis: Gray was on the mound in game action for the first time in a Red Sox uniform, but it wasn't exactly an impressive debut. He worked out of a two-out, two-on jam in the first inning but was touched for a home run in his second frame and removed with one out after 31 pitches, just 13 in which went for strikes. On the bright side, Gray did deploy all of the pitches in his arsenal as he focuses on getting ready for Opening Day.
Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Rough spring continues Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 10:11 AM Bello allowed five runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one over two innings in Friday's spring start against Atlanta. Analysis: Bello was knocked around for a second time in Grapefruit League action. While results in spring training games are less important than the process and getting work in, the right-hander's 24.30 ERA over 3.1 innings is hard to overlook. He's allowed nine runs one eight hits and two walks over 3.1 innings while allowing a .471 batting average. A change of scenery may be good for Bello, who will depart camp to participate for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. DR manager Albert Pujols has scheduled Bello to start March 9 against Israel, per Aaliyan Mohammed of NESN.com.
Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers Set to miss time Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 8:47 AM Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Rodgers' injured shoulder will cause him to miss some time, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. Analysis: The Red Sox sent Rodgers in for an MRI on his right shoulder Thursday after he made an early exit from Wednesday's Grapefruit League contest. Cora said the team is still waiting for the results of Rodgers' tests, but "it doesn't look great." It's unknown how long the 29-year-old will be sidelined, but the missed time will put a major dent in his chances at winning a spot on the Red Sox's bench.
Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela OK following collision in outfield Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 7:08 AM Rafaela is in the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. Analysis: Rafaela was involved in a scary collision with teammate Roman Anthony on Friday as the two players tracked a flyball to left-center field, which left both players down for a brief period of time. Anthony got the wind knocked out of him but both stayed in the game and both will start Saturday's contest. Impressively, Rafaela later homered against Atlanta ace Chris Sale in the third inning, Rafaela's second home run of the spring.
Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Avoids injury in outfield collision Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 6:58 AM Anthony said he just got the wind knocked out of him in a collision with teammate Ceddanne Rafaela during Friday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Analysis: It was a rather ugly incident that left both players down and drew the training staff onto the field, but Anthony and Rafaela both stayed in the game, and both are right back in there for Saturday's exhibition, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Through five spring games, Anthony is 3-for-16 with a double and four strikeouts. He is primed to serve as Boston's leadoff hitter to begin 2026.
Marcelo Mayer Marcelo Mayer Debut worth wait Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Mayer started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's spring game against Atlanta. Analysis: Mayer's Grapefruit League debut was worth the wait. In his second at-bat, the lefty-hitting infielder turned on a changeup from Atlanta closer Raisel Iglesias for a solo home run to right field. While he defended second base Friday, the 23-year-old is expected to see time at third base, too, as he and Caleb Durbin will toggle between the two positions.
Kutter Crawford Kutter Crawford Throwing live batting practice Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 8:41 AM Crawford (wrist/illness) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. Analysis: It will be the first time the right-hander has faced hitters since he suffered a wrist injury last summer that required surgery. Crawford has been brought along slowly in Red Sox camp post-surgery and also had a bout of the flu. He appears likely to begin the season on the injured list, though the Red Sox have not confirmed as much yet.
Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Makes spring debut Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 8:20 AM Crochet allowed one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings in Thursday's spring start against the Rays. Analysis: Crochet made his Grapefruit League debut, throwing 23 pitches (14 strikes) in his first step on the way to an Opening Day start. Other than a lack of strikeouts, it was an unremarkable outing for the left-hander, who led the majors in 2025 with 255 punchouts. He used most of his repertoire, including a splitter he'd like to use more of in 2026.
Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Dealing with illness Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 10:23 AM Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Oviedo was sent home early Thursday with an illness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. Analysis: Oviedo made his spring debut Wednesday against the Twins but was wild in the outing, allowing one hit and three walks across 1.2 innings. He also hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. Cora said Oviedo was under the weather for that start, which should help explain some of the command issues. Consider the right-hander day-to-day.
Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers Sent for MRI on shoulder Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 8:49 AM Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Rodgers will undergo an MRI on his injured right shoulder Thursday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. Analysis: Rodgers hurt the shoulder in Grapefruit League action versus the Twins on Wednesday when he reached for a ball after a diving attempt at second base. Initial strength tests were positive, but Rodgers remained sore Thursday, so he'll be sent for imaging. The 29-year-old has had major surgery on both shoulders previously. Rodgers is trying to win a bench role with Boston.
Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Wild in spring opener Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 8:10 AM Oviedo allowed one hit and three walks while striking out one over 1.2 innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Twins. He also hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. Analysis: It was a rough Grapefruit League debut for the right-hander, who has battled control issues throughout his career. He hit the first batter faced and wriggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the first inning. While Oviedo threw first-pitch strikes to eight of the nine batters faced, just 15 of his 33 pitches were in the zone. Red Sox manager Alex Cora summed up the performance to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. "Erratic. But good stuff. We have work to do. But it's good for him to get his innings in and move on," the skipper said. Despite the wildness, Oviedo remains in the mix for the fifth spot in the rotation and has the inside track, according to sources, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Marcelo Mayer Marcelo Mayer Spring debut delayed Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 5:00 PM Mayer is expected to make his spring debut Friday on the road against Atlanta, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Analysis: As the first games of the Grapefruit League ticked by, it was odd that Mayer hadn't played a game. It turns out his hitting progression was being slow-walked due to a July 2025 wrist injury that eventually required surgery and ended his season early. "Now, he's just adding to his hitting program. He's doing everything," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. "He's just adding the velo machine and the Trajekt." Caleb Durbin has been filling in at third base while Mayer was held back. A better indication of how Mayer and Durbin will eventually fit on the diamond should emerge once Mayer takes the field. Each player has experience at second and third base.
Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers No imaging on shoulder scheduled Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 2:29 PM Rodgers was removed from Wednesday's Grapefruit League contest against the Twins due to right shoulder pain, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. Analysis: Rodgers looked to be in a considerable amount of pain after injuring his shoulder when he reached for the ball following a diving attempt at second base, but subsequent strength tests were positive and there is no imaging scheduled. The 29-year-old has undergone major surgery on both shoulders previously, with an operation on the right one coming back in 2019 to address a torn labrum. Rodgers is in Red Sox camp as a non-roster invitee as he attempts to win a reserve role.
Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers Exits with possible shoulder injury Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 1:41 PM Rodgers was removed from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Twins in the fourth inning with an apparent shoulder injury, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Rodgers suffered the injury on a diving attempt at second base. He had a two-RBI single in his lone plate appearance before exiting. The Red Sox should have more on Rodgers -- who is trying to win a reserve role -- after the game.
Triston Casas Triston Casas Yet to run, slide on repaired knee Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 1:22 PM Casas said recently that he has yet to test out his surgically repaired left knee with running or sliding, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Analysis: Casas believes he will be ready to play "for some affiliate" Opening Day and doesn't rule out the possibility that it could be with the Red Sox, but it's unlikely. His rehab from patellar tendon surgery has come along well, but the 26-year-old still has some boxes to check before being cleared to play in games. With Willson Contreras set to man first base, the Red Sox can afford to proceed with caution with Casas. When Casas is ready to return to the big club, he will be in the mix for starts in the designated hitter slot.
Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez Unlikely for Opening Day Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 8:01 AM Gonzalez (shoulder) said Wednesday that he doesn't see himself being ready for Opening Day, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. "Honestly, I don't think so," Gonzalez said when asked if he will be ready for the start of the regular season. "At this point, I think the ramp-up would be a little too quick, and it'd be a disservice I feel like to myself and the team if I'm not ready to roll and have a good build up." Analysis: The Red Sox were said to be holding out hope for Gonzalez to be ready to start the season, but it now sounds like that is off the table. The 29-year-old is not taking part in any baseball activities and remains limited to playing catch after shoulder inflammation complicated his offseason routine. He was treated with a PRP injection last month.
Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Nagging knee injury Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 8:39 AM Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Seigler is nursing a knee injury that he first suffered in the Dominican Winter League, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. Analysis: Seigler felt fine at the beginning of camp, but now the knee is barking again. It's not clear whether he will be sent for testing or will simply rest for a bit. Acquired from the Brewers in a trade this offseason, Seigler is competing for a reserve role with the Red Sox.
Hobie Harris Hobie Harris Shut down with forearm tightness Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 11:05 AM Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Harris has been shut down due to forearm tightness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. Analysis: It's unclear when the injury first cropped up, but it effectively ends Harris' long shot bid for a spot on Boston's Opening Day roster. The right-hander held a 4.15 ERA and 43:21 K:BB across 39.0 innings with Triple-A Worcester in 2025.