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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Fires scoreless frame
Sun, May 10, 2026, 10:26 PM
Slaten struck out one over a scoreless inning in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Slaten made his first appearance since being activated off the injured list Saturday. The right-hander had dealt with an oblique that kept him sidelined since April 4. Slaten rejoins the back end of Boston's bullpen. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Falls to Tampa
Sun, May 10, 2026, 4:47 PM
Tolle (1-2) took the loss Sunday against the Rays, allowing three runs on seven hits over five innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.
Analysis: The seven hits given up by Tolle on Sunday matched his total allowed across 17.2 innings in his first three starts this season. The left-hander's ERA sits at 2.78 this year with a 0.88 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB over 22.2 innings. Tolle is currently lined up for a tough road matchup in Atlanta his next time out. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Initial scan negative
Sun, May 10, 2026, 3:52 PM
Contreras' bruised right hand is sore after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Rays, but the initial scan of the area come back negative, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Interim manager Chad Tracy didn't offer specifics, but the veteran first baseman likely underwent an X-ray. Contreras will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus Philadelphia. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Working behind opener again
Sun, May 10, 2026, 3:49 PM
Bello is slated to work in bulk relief behind an opener in Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: After Bello struggled to a 9.12 ERA and 2.26 WHIP while starting in his first six appearances of the season, the Red Sox opted to use him behind opening pitcher Jovani Moran during his latest turn through the rotation this past Tuesday against the Tigers. The arrangement paid immediate dividends, with Bello reaching season highs in innings (seven) and strikeouts (seven) while limiting Detroit to one earned run on four hits and one walk. The Red Sox will face some tough decisions with their rotation once Garrett Crochet (shoulder) potentially returns from the injured list later this month, so Bello may need another strong showing Tuesday to ensure he continues to be utilized as a starter or in a starter-like role. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Making next start Thursday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 3:45 PM
Suarez (hamstring) is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Phillies in Boston, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: After he was lifted early in his most recent start May 3 against the Astros due to right hamstring tightness, Suarez had a turn through the rotation skipped but looks set to avoid a stint on the injured list. He'll end up returning to the mound on 10 days' rest to face his former team for the first time since signing a lavish five-year deal with Boston over the winter. The veteran southpaw has gotten off to a strong start to his inaugural campaign with the Red Sox, going 2-2 with a 2.77 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB in 39 innings through his first seven outings. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Suffers bruised hand
Sun, May 10, 2026, 1:20 PM
The Red Sox announced that Contreras was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays due to a bruised right hand, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Andruw Monasterio came on to replace Contreras at first base to begin the second inning, after the latter suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the first. While preliminary X-rays have seemingly ruled out any sort of fracture for Contreras, he could be subject to further tests on his hand. Contreras will benefit from a team off day Monday before the Red Sox begin a three-game series with the Phillies on Tuesday. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Lifted after hit in hand by pitch
Sun, May 10, 2026, 12:56 PM
Contreras was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays after being hit in the hand by a pitch during his first-inning plate appearance, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: After taking a 94.2 mile-per-hour sinker to his hand, Contreras was able to take his base, but the Red Sox pulled him from the contest to begin the second inning. Contreras will presumably undergo X-rays on the hand as the Red Sox look to determine whether he's dealing with any structural damage. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez On bench Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:25 AM
Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It's the second straight game on the bench for Narvaez, who has just one hit (a double) and three walks over his past 16 at-bats. The 27-year-old recently appeared to have taken a firmer hold of Boston's No. 1 catching job by starting five of seven games, but he's now started just two of the past six contests. Mickey Gasper is receiving his second straight nod Sunday, while Connor Wong has also picked up two starts during that six-game stretch. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Rays-Red Sox rained out
Sat, May 9, 2026, 3:02 PM
Tolle and the Red Sox won't face the Rays on Saturday, as the game was postponed due to rain, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The two teams will make up Saturday's contest during a doubleheader July 17, and Tolle will presumably make his next start during Sunday's series finale. He'll look to continue his hot streak after turning in a 2.04 ERA and 0.74 WHIP through his first three outings. |
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Jack Anderson Jack Anderson Back in minors
Sat, May 9, 2026, 1:30 PM
The Red Sox optioned Anderson to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Anderson was recalled from Triple-A on Friday, but Justin Slaten's (oblique) return from the injured list Saturday will cause Anderson to return to the WooSox without appearing for the big club. The 26-year-old righty has surrendered three earned runs in eight innings with Boston and owns a 4.50 ERA through 18 frames in the minors. |
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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Back from injured list
Sat, May 9, 2026, 1:28 PM
The Red Sox reinstated Slaten (oblique) from the injured list Saturday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: After pitching two shutout innings during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester, Slaten will return to Boston's bullpen, ending a month-long absence due to an oblique strain. Jack Anderson was optioned to Worcester in a corresponding move. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Day off Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:31 AM
Narvaez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Narvaez has been starting approximately every other day since the beginning of the month. Mickey Gasper will get the nod at catcher and bat sixth. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Homers in win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:05 AM
Abreu went 1-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Abreu's third-inning home run was all the Red Sox needed in a pitcher's duel at Fenway Park. It was the second homer in the last four games and sixth of the season for Abreu, who has knocked in runs in five of the last seven contests. He's been a steady producer since Opening Day and is slashing .303/.387/.486 over 163 plate appearances. |
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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Poised for return
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:55 AM
Slaten (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday or Sunday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Slaten made two strong rehab appearances for Triple-A Worcester and was seemingly available to be activated Friday after Boston optioned Jake Bennett following his start Thursday. Instead, the team recalled Jack Anderson for Friday's game against the Rays. "I think you'll see Slaten this weekend at some point active," interim manager Chad Tracy told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com before Friday's game. The manager believed that Anderson could provide length if needed. Slaten, who hasn't pitched since April 8, recently threw for the WooSox on Wednesday. |
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Connelly Early Connelly Early Throws seven scoreless in win
Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:18 PM
Early (3-2) earned the win against the Rays on Friday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out eight over seven scoreless innings.
Analysis: Early escaped a bases-loaded jam with no outs in the third inning and was lights out from there, yielding just two baserunners over his final four frames. He induced only eight whiffs on 96 pitches but filled the zone with 70 strikes in his best outing of the season. The young southpaw has now held opponents to three earned runs or fewer in seven of eight starts, with the lone exception being a five-run hiccup Saturday. He'll carry a 3.16 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB across 42.2 innings into a home matchup against the Phillies next week. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Goes deep in win
Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:01 PM
Rafaela went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Rafaela gave the Red Sox a 2-0 lead with a solo shot off Jesse Scholtens in the fourth inning. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to the month, going 10-for-31 with two home runs, six RBI and two stolen bases through eight games since the calendar flipped to May. On the year, he's slashing .278/.345/.413 with three homers, 16 RBI, 17 runs scored and two steals across 139 plate appearances. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Earns eighth save
Fri, May 8, 2026, 9:04 PM
Chapman earned the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rays, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Chapman was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and slammed the door on 18 pitches. The 38-year-old has been flawless in back-to-back appearances and has now held opponents scoreless in nine straight outings. For the year, he's converted all eight of his save chances while posting a 0.71 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB across 12.2 innings. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Pushed back to next week
Fri, May 8, 2026, 3:28 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Friday that Suarez's (hamstring) next start will come next week "sometime in the Philly series," Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Suarez had to be lifted from his last start with right hamstring tightness. His next turn had been lined up for this weekend against the Rays, but the Red Sox have elected to give the southpaw a bit more rest. Payton Tolle will move up a day to take the ball Saturday, and Brayan Bello will pitch Sunday, either as a traditional starter or bulk reliever. |
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Jack Anderson Jack Anderson Recalled from Triple-A
Fri, May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
The Red Sox recalled Anderson from Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Analysis: Anderson permitted three runs with a 6:2 K:BB over eight innings in an earlier stint with Boston. The 26-year-old is capable of logging multiple innings during his appearances, so he'll offer the bullpen some length. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Throwing, but return not imminent
Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:05 AM
Crochet (shoulder) has resumed playing catch from 60 feet and is making progress in his strengthening program, but the southpaw is unlikely to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible next Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. "We're still strengthening, we're still throwing and we're increasing intensity as he goes," Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Thursday. "So we're just going to continue that track until we feel the strength numbers are where they're supposed to be, he feels good and he can ramp up more."
Analysis: Shortly after being placed on the IL on April 29 due to left shoulder inflammation, Crochet indicated that he wouldn't be shut down from throwing and expressed confidence that he would be ready to return in the minimum 15 days. While he hasn't run into any setbacks, the Red Sox are taking a cautious approach in building their ace back up. Tracy didn't rule out the possibility of Crochet requiring a rehab assignment, though that may not prove to be necessary if he's able to throw off a mound and face hitters within the next week or two. |
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