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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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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Collects three RBI
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 11:08 PM
Abreu went 2-for-2 with a walk, a double and three RBI during the Red Sox's 13-1 win over the Athletics on Friday.
Analysis: Abreu capped off the Red Sox's five-run second inning with an RBI double to right field that was just a few feet short of clearing the wall for a three-run homer, and he added to Boston's lead with an RBI single in the seventh. Abreu has recorded at least one RBI over his last five outings and logged two hits in four of those games. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Kick-starts Friday's blowout win
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 11:05 PM
Duran went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during the Red Sox's 13-1 win over the Athletics on Friday.
Analysis: Duran got the Red Sox's scoring started with a two-run homer in the second inning, with Boston scoring three additional runs off Jack Perkins in the frame. Duran has struggled offensively for much of the season but has been far better at the plate as of late. Over his last seven games, he's gone 9-for-27 with two steals, three walks, three home runs and six RBI. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Beginning assignment Saturday
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 9:37 PM
Rutschman (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Interim manager Chad Tracy teased the possibility of Rutschman beginning an assignment this weekend before Friday's game against the A's, and the team has now made it official. The 28-year-old backstop has been on the injured list since July 20 due to wrist inflammation, and although he's changed teams since then, he is still expected to work in an everyday role once he's activated. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Fans 14 in Friday's blowout win
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 9:00 PM
Tolle (7-6) earned the win against the Athletics on Friday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out 14 across six innings while not issuing a walk.
Analysis: Tolle had a perfect game going through four innings, during which he struck out the side in both the second and fourth frames. That effort ended in the fifth by a leadoff home run by Tyler Soderstrom, but Tolle responded by striking out the next two batters he faced before fanning three more batters in the sixth. The 23-year-old induced a ridiculous 24 whiffs on just 84 pitches (61 strikes), and he probably could have stayed in the game for at least one more inning if the Red Sox needed him to. His 14 punchouts surpassed his previous career high of 11 that he had in his 2026 debut against the Yankees on April 23. Tolle has recorded quality starts in back-to-back outings, and he'll take a 3.20 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 107 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next week against the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Close to rehab assignment?
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 4:17 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Friday that "it's possible" that Rutschman (wrist) embarks on a rehab assignment this weekend, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Rutschman was on the 10-day injured list while recovering from left wrist inflammation when the Red Sox acquired him from the Orioles right before Monday's trade deadline. He has progressed to hitting in a cage and is getting closer to making his debut with his new team. In the meantime, Connor Wong will continue to serve as the Red Sox's primary catcher while Rutschman is sidelined, with Jake Rogers providing depth at the position. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Absent from lineup Friday
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 2:56 PM
Contreras (illness) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Contreras will miss a second straight start after he was removed from Wednesday's game with an illness. Nick Sogard is making the start at first base and batting leadoff against Athletics righty Jack Perkins. |
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Raymond Burgos Raymond Burgos Added to big-league bullpen
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 2:52 PM
The Red Sox selected Burgos' contract from Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Analysis: Boston burned through its bullpen in Thursday's extra-innings win over the White Sox, and Burgos is being summoned as a fresh arm. He's worked almost exclusively as a starter with Worcester but will provide long relief for the Red Sox. He's pitched to a 5.63 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 52:26 K:BB across 64 innings at Triple-A. |
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Greg Weissert Greg Weissert Sent to Triple-A
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 2:49 PM
The Red Sox optioned Weissert to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: After the Red Sox blew through their bullpen in Thursday's 13-inning affair against the White Sox, reinforcements were needed, and Weissert is the odd man out. Raymond Burgos has been added to the big-league roster. |
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John Brebbia John Brebbia Lands MiLB deal with Red Sox
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 10:58 AM
The Red Sox signed Brebbia to a minor-league contract Thursday, Tom Caron of NESN reports.
Analysis: Brebbia allowed five runs over 4.1 innings in three appearances for the Rockies earlier this season but has spent most of the year at the Triple-A level, posting a 4.14 ERA and 45:11 K:BB over 37 innings. He will provide some experienced relief depth at Triple-A Worcester. |
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