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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Abbreviated outing Sunday
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 4:29 PM
Tolle did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Mets, allowing a run on three hits and a walk across 3.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Tolle was scheduled for a shorter outing heading into the All-Star break, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. The left-hander gave up just one run on a Francisco Lindor first-inning double before eventually departing in the fourth inning after throwing 66 pitches. Tolle will head into the All-Star break with a 3.11 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 87:25 K:BB across 15 starts (84 innings). |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Activated and optioned
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
The Red Sox activated Sogard (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
Analysis: Sogard is healthy again after completing a six-game minor-league rehab assignment following his five-week stint on the shelf due to a right oblique strain, but the Red Sox don't have room for him on the 26-man active roster and will keep him at Worcester so that he can continue playing regularly. While the Red Sox still have several key infielders on the shelf, the quality performances of second baseman Anthony Seigler and shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng in recent weeks has lessened the need for the team to keep Sogard on hand in the big leagues. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 11:51 AM
Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Narvaez will hit the bench for the second time in the series while Connor Wong gets the nod behind the dish. Since the start of June, Narvaez is slashing just .111/.160/.133, and that lack of offensive production could put him at risk of falling out of a timeshare with Wong and moving into a clear No. 2 role. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Taking seat against lefty
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 11:47 AM
Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Yoshida has gone 7-for-17 with a home run, two doubles and two walks while starting in each of the Red Sox's last four matchups with righties, but the lefty-swinging batter will move to the bench Sunday while the Mets send southpaw Zach Thornton to the bump. Jarren Duran will fill in for Yoshida as Boston's designated hitter and will bat seventh. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Joining big-league bullpen
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 8:46 AM
The Red Sox recalled Bello from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander was in the mix to be called up for a spot start Saturday, but Boston instead turned to Eduardo Rivera to fill Ranger Suarez's (groin) rotation spot. Bello will still join the big club for the final game before the All-Star break and will be available out of the bullpen, with interim manager Chad Tracy suggesting that the 27-year-old could be called upon to cover multiple innings in relief since starter Payton Tolle will likely be in line for a shorter outing by design Sunday, per Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Since being optioned to Worcester in early June, the 27-year-old posted a 4.34 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB across 18.2 frames in four starts after struggling to a 6.34 ERA in 12 outings for the Red Sox. |
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Eduardo Rivera Eduardo Rivera Quiets Mets in spot start
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 8:47 PM
Rivera took a no-decision Saturday against the Mets, allowing no runs on one hit and two walks in 3.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Making his second major-league appearance of 2026, Rivera fared very well Saturday while giving up one single across 3.2 scoreless frames. The 23-year-old southpaw has impressed for the Red Sox in limited action this season, delivering seven shutout innings while yielding only two hits so far. Rivera was likely making just a spot start for Boston's banged-up rotation, as Connelly Early (elbow) and Ranger Suarez (groin) could both be back shortly following the All-Star break. |
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Danny Coulombe Danny Coulombe DFA'd after Saturday's game
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 6:41 PM
The Red Sox designated Coulombe for assignment following Saturday's 4-0 win over the Mets, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Coulombe finished Saturday's game for the Red Sox, when he issued three walks but did not allow a hit across two scoreless frames. He has a 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 22 innings this season, and if he clears waivers, Coulombe should garner interest from teams looking to add a southpaw to the bullpen. |
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Popped by Red Sox
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 5:27 PM
The Red Sox selected Mataczynski with the No. 96 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: The 18-year-old was a two-sport athlete at Hudson High School in Wisconsin and offers elite athleticism, but the tools are fairly raw. The power and speed potential is obvious, but Mataczynski needs some definite refinement. |
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Grabbed by Boston
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 4:25 PM
The Red Sox selected Hull with the No. 67 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: Hull has an atypical swing from the left side which raises some questions as he shifts to professional ball, but he was plenty productive in college, especially at North Carolina last season with a .393 average, nine homers and 18 steals in 69 games. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound outfielder offers a ton of athleticism and speed potential, and there's some room for pop if he's able to transition his swing properly. |
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Surprise pick in first round
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 2:21 PM
The Red Sox selected Schaffner with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: Schaffner continues a trend this year with teams valuing contact hitters from the college ranks. He slashed .356/.467/.552 with six home runs, a 13.3 percent walk rate and a 9.4 percent strikeout rate in 68 games this spring for North Carolina. The lefty-hitting infielder played shortstop in college and has plus speed, but his fringe-average arm fits better at second base. Schaffner chipped in 26 steals on 29 attempts as a junior, so he can impact the game with his speed even if the power upside is questionable. |
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Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez On bench Saturday
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 1:46 PM
Gonzalez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Gonzalez went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts Friday to snap what had been a seven-game hitting streak, and he'll now move to the bench Saturday. His absence will give Andruw Monasterio a start at first base. |
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Brett Harris Brett Harris Pushed to Worcester
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 12:48 PM
The Red Sox optioned Harris to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Analysis: Harris will lose his place on the active roster to make room for Eduardo Rivera, who is expected to start Saturday's game against the Mets. Harris went 0-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch during his lone appearance after getting called up to Boston on Thursday and has gone just 3-for-18 at Worcester since joining the organization June 30. He will likely spend most of what's left of the year in the minors. |
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Eduardo Rivera Eduardo Rivera Promotion official
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 12:43 PM
The Red Sox recalled Rivera from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Analysis: After turning in a 3.08 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 38 innings in Triple-A, Rivera will be making his first career start in the majors Saturday, per Ian Browne of MLB.com. It's worth noting that Rivera threw just 29 pitches during his last Triple-A outing and will be working on three days' rest, so he isn't likely to pitch very deep into Saturday's contest. Brett Harris was sent down to Worcester in a corresponding move. |
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Eduardo Rivera Eduardo Rivera Call-up on tap Saturday
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 7:48 AM
The Red Sox are expected to recall Rivera from Triple-A Worcester ahead of Saturday's game against the Mets, Hector Gomez of Z101Digital.com reports.
Analysis: Boston has an opening in its rotation for Saturday, and Rivera is likely to cover multiple innings as an opener or bulk reliever. Rivera tossed 3.1 scoreless innings in relief against the Yankees in his MLB debut back on April 22, but he's otherwise pitched exclusively at Triple-A this season while working primarily out of the bullpen. He owns a 3.08 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 46:21 K:BB in 38 innings over 20 appearances with Worcester. Since Rivera tossed 29 pitches in his most recent outing Wednesday, he'll be available on three days' rest Saturday and may not be asked to cover more than 3-to-4 frames. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Opens Friday's scoring
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 10:23 PM
Yoshida went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in the Red Sox's 6-2 win over the Mets on Friday.
Analysis: Yoshida got the Red Sox on the board early with a two-run double in the first inning that brought both Wilyer Abreu and Anthony Seigler home. Yoshida is in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 10-for-22 (.455) with one home run, four RBI, three doubles and four runs scored. He figures to be in the Red Sox's lineup for the last two games of the All-Star break, seeing as Willson Contreras (foot) is serving a five-game suspension. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Smacks late homer vs. NYM
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 10:17 PM
Abreu went 3-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and an additional run scored during Friday's 6-2 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Abreu came home to score in the first inning on a two-run double from Masataka Yoshida, and the former gave the Red Sox insurance runs with a two-run homer in the ninth. It was Abreu's first home run since June 23 and his 11th of the season, which is third-most on the Red Sox. He has a .772 OPS with six steals, 43 RBI and 34 extra-base hits across 392 plate appearances this season. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Cracks two-run homer Friday
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 10:14 PM
Seigler went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run during the Red Sox's 6-2 win over the Mets on Friday.
Analysis: Seigler extended Boston's lead to 4-1 in the seventh inning, courtesy of his two-run deep ball off A.J. Minter. It was the second home run of Seigler's major-league career and his fifth multi-hit game of the season. He should continue to see regular reps at second base for as long as Marcelo Mayer (forearm), Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm) and Nick Sogard (oblique) are all on the injured list. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Secures 11th win
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 10:10 PM
Gray (11-1) earned the win against the Mets on Friday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out three across six innings.
Analysis: It wasn't exactly the most dominant performance out of Gray, with his three punchouts being his lowest in a start since May 6 against the Tigers (two). He allowed at least one baserunner in four of six innings, but he limited the damage to one run and did enough to come away with his eighth-straight quality start (and 12th of the season, tied for fourth-most in the majors). Gray leads the American League with 11 wins and enters the All-Star break with a 2.54 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 95.2 innings this season. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Sitting Friday
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 4:38 PM
Narvaez is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Mets on Friday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Narvaez will take a seat for Friday's series opener with Connor Wong starting behind home plate and batting eighth while catching pitches from Sonny Gray. Narvaez has a .529 OPS with one steal, two home runs and six RBI over 170 plate appearances this season. |
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Connelly Early Connelly Early Second opinion reveals inflammation
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 11:57 AM
A second opinion on Early's injured left elbow confirmed the diagnosis of posterior inflammation, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: It's good news for Early, who was removed early from his June 30 start and placed on the 15-day injured list the following day. The rookie southpaw should be ready to return to the Boston rotation shortly after the All-Star break. Early has posted a 3.44 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 93:34 K:BB across 91.2 innings spanning 17 starts this season. |
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