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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran On bench versus lefty
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 1:56 PM
Duran is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It's the sixth straight absence against left-handed starting pitching for Duran, who hasn't been in the lineup versus a southpaw starter since Aug. 8. The 30-year-old has a .641 OPS against left-handed pitching this season, which is actually better than his .619 OPS versus righties. Despite the offensive struggles, Duran has still started every game against right-handed pitching since the start of July. Roman Anthony is handling left field Sunday for Boston, opening up the DH spot for Jahmai Jones. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Lands on 10-day IL
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 12:41 PM
The Red Sox placed Seigler on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to right wrist inflammation.
Analysis: Seigler's wrist injury flared up during Saturday's game against the Royals, and further tests have revealed that the injury is severe enough for him to spend time on the IL. Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Nick Sogard will be the main depth infield options for Boston while Seigler is on the IL. In a corresponding move, Willson Contreras (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Back from IL, starting Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 12:33 PM
The Red Sox reinstated Contreras from the 10-day injured list, and he's starting at first base Sunday against the Royals, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The veteran slugger is ready to rejoin the Red Sox after going 2-for-7 with two RBI and three strikeouts during a two-game rehab assignment. Contreras landed on the shelf due to a left hamstring strain Aug. 31, but he ended up missing little more than the 10-day minimum. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Hits tie-breaking double in win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:42 AM
Abreu went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Abreu broke a tie with a two-out, two-run double in the sixth inning. Saturday's effort was the third consecutive game with an extra-base hit and RBI for the outfielder. Abreu remains a productive hitter deep into a season where he's logged a career-high 630 plate appearances; he has a .538 slugging percentage and 30 extra-base hits over 53 contests since the All-Star break. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Knocks two doubles in win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:04 AM
Sogard started at first base and went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over Kansas City. He was also hit by a pitch and caught stealing.
Analysis: Sogard, who made a fourth consecutive start at first base, got involved offensively late in the game. He doubled and scored in the seventh inning and then knocked in Boston's final run with an eighth-inning double. Sogard and Mickey Gasper have been filling in for the injured Willson Contreras (hamstring) at first base. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Suffers wrist injury Saturday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:51 AM
Seigler was removed from Saturday's game after experiencing pain in his right wrist following a swing, MLB.com reports. He hurt the wrist in the fourth inning and was eventually removed in the seventh.
Analysis: Seigler, who was called up to Boston on Friday as a replacement for Eli White (foot), started at second base before departing. He was replaced by Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Seigler underwent further testing and evaluation following the game. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Strong again in win
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:35 PM
Suarez (7-4) earned the win against the Royals on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with eight strikeouts over seven innings.
Analysis: Suarez allowed a solo homer in the sixth frame but was otherwise dominant, throwing 69 of 96 pitches for strikes with 14 whiffs. After surrendering a season-high six runs Aug. 30, the southpaw has rebounded in a big way with back-to-back seven-inning victories. He'll carry a 3.33 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 130:40 K:BB across 137.2 innings this season into a road matchup with the Rays next weekend. |
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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Beginning assignment Thursday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 12:38 PM
Oviedo (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Oviedo has been out since early April due to a flexor strain in his right elbow, but after building up gradually over the course of the season, he's now ready to test his elbow in a game setting. The 28-year-old will likely require multiple rehab outings before rejoining Boston's bullpen, but the door is open for him to return before the end of the regular season. |
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Tanner Houck Tanner Houck Makes second rehab start
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:40 AM
Houck (elbow) allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out four over three innings for Double-A Portland on Friday.
Analysis: Houck stretched out to 48 pitches after he was limited to 20 pitches during his first rehab outing. The right-hander's next step is an outing for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Throws another side session
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:36 AM
Crochet (lat) threw 25 pitches during a side session Friday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It was Crochet's third side session but carried some significance, as it was the left-hander's first on the main mound at Fenway Park while donning his home white Red Sox uniform. He continued to increase his intensity -- up to 80-to-90 percent -- and introduced his sweeper during the session. Crochet is scheduled to throw one more bullpen session early next week before potentially facing live hitters. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Begins rehab assignment
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:28 AM
Contreras (hamstring) served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored for Double-A Portland on Friday.
Analysis: Contreras, who kicked off a rehab assignment Friday, is scheduled to play first base for the Sea Dogs on Saturday. The Red Sox will reassess where he's at following Saturday's game. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Goes deep against Kansas City
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:29 PM
Gasper went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during the Red Sox's 3-2 loss to the Royals on Friday.
Analysis: Seth Lugo kept the Red Sox off the board through the first four innings of Friday's game, but Gasper changed things with a solo homer to right-center field in the fifth inning. It was the ninth homer of the season for Gasper, six of which have come at Fenway Park. Since being promoted from the minors in mid-August, he has gone 18-for-59 (.305) with 16 RBI and 13 extra-base hits. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Takes loss against Kansas City
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:24 PM
Gray (17-5) was tagged with the loss in Friday's game against the Royals, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings.
Analysis: All three of the runs Gray allowed came over the first three innings of Friday's start. The veteran right-hander was able to get through six innings on 90 pitches (60 strikes) for his 18th quality start of the season, tied for sixth-most in the majors, but he didn't receive enough run support from his Red Sox teammates to avoid the loss. It was Gray's second loss in three starts, but it has still been a strong season for the 37-year-old, whose 17 wins are tied with Cristopher Sanchez for most in the majors. Gray will take a 2.76 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 156.2 innings into his next start, tentatively slated for next week on the road against the Rangers. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Back with Boston
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:39 PM
The Red Sox recalled Seigler from Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Analysis: Seigler will rejoin the big-league club after spending just under two weeks in Worcester. In the majors this season, the 27-year-old has slashed .250/.331/.405 with three home runs and 13 RBI over 171 plate appearances. Boston sent Eli White (foot) to the 10-day IL to make room for Seigler on the roster. |
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Eli White Eli White Heading to injured list
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 2:32 PM
Boston placed White on the 10-day injured list with a right foot ligament injury Friday, retroactive to Sept. 9.
Analysis: White had produced at least one base hit in seven of his last eight games before being sidelined Friday. The 32-year-old had been taking over in center field for Ceddanne Rafaela (quadriceps), becoming an everyday player. In 60 plate appearances since joining Boston, White is slashing .276/.300/.379 with one homer and 12 RBI. The Red Sox recalled Anthony Seigler from Triple-A Worcester to replace White on the active roster. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Returning to Boston lineup
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 1:43 PM
Rutschman (elbow) will start at catcher and bat third in Friday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Rutschman was administered a cortisone injection earlier this week to combat a hyperextended right elbow. He sat out the last two games to allow the shot to take effect, and now he's ready to roll. Rutschman is slashing .188/.253/.391 with four home runs in 19 games since joining the Red Sox. |
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Kristian Campbell Kristian Campbell Sidelined at Triple-A
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 3:43 PM
Campbell was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester on Thursday with a left foot contusion, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: While the injury seems relatively minor, there's a chance it will end Campbell's season given how little of the schedule is left. Campbell put up a .631 OPS with just two home runs through the end of June at Worcester this season, but he's slashed .320/.440/.524 with six long balls since July 1. |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Burned by long ball in loss
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 9:42 PM
Bennett (9-7) took the loss against the Angels on Wednesday, allowing six runs on nine hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Bennett was stung by the long ball Wednesday, serving up a trio of home runs. The left-hander registered his fewest punchouts since May 7 versus the Rays, and he also saw a streak of three quality starts come to an end. Bennett has conceded five big flies in just two starts to begin the month of September, which is a bit of a concern after he surrendered just two over five starts in August. He still has a quality 3.69 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 83:19 K:BB over 105 innings. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Beginning assignment Friday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 4:16 PM
Contreras (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Portland on Friday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Contreras took batting practice on the field before Tuesday's game against the Angels as the latest step in his recovery from a left hamstring strain. He'd been a candidate to return from the injured list for Friday's series opener against the Royals, but the Sox will instead have him play in a few tune-up games before adding him back to the lineup. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Expected back in lineup Friday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 4:15 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Wednesday that Rutschman was given a cortisone injection in his right elbow following Monday's game versus the Angels, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It explains why Rutschman is missing a second straight start Wednesday. The catcher suffered a hyperextended elbow in late August and has been dealing with nagging soreness off-and-on since. Tracy said that Rutschman is expected back in the lineup Friday against the Royals following the team's off day Thursday. |
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