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Trevor Story Trevor Story Not starting Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 3:06 PM
Story is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Fresh off clinching a spot in the playoffs Sunday, Story will get a day off after starting the previous 15 games. The veteran shortstop posted a .799 OPS during that span and could carry a hot bat into the postseason. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is starting at shortstop and batting eighth Tuesday for Boston. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Remaining on bench Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 2:56 PM
Contreras (hand) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It's the fourth straight absence due to a bruised right hand for Contreras, and there's no reason for the Red Sox to rush him back into action since their playoff seeding is all but set. Nick Sogard will receive another start at first base Tuesday for Boston. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Throws live BP
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 2:44 PM
Crochet (lat) threw a 16-pitch session of live batting practice Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The left-hander touched 96 mph and received good feedback, but how he recovers Wednesday will likely be what dictates next steps. Crochet has been on the shelf since late April due to a lat strain and could be a key bullpen weapon for the Red Sox during the playoffs if he can quickly find his form. |
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Eli White Eli White Undergoes foot surgery
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 1:54 PM
White underwent Lisfranc surgery on his right foot Tuesday.
Analysis: White hasn't played in nearly two weeks, and the decision was made to have surgery after consultations. There's no word on how long his rehab will take, but White's season is over and there's a decent chance he's non-tendered this winter. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval One bad frame in loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 5:25 PM
Sandoval (1-7) took the loss against the Rays on Sunday, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts over seven innings.
Analysis: Sandoval was tagged for four runs in the first inning but still managed a season-high seven frames, throwing 69 of 94 pitches for strikes with 14 whiffs. It goes down as the southpaw's fifth straight loss, and he's yielded at least four runs in each of his four September outings. He owns a 5.15 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 67:31 K:BB across 64.2 innings this year and will make his final start of the regular season at home against the Cubs next weekend. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Homers, extends hit streak in loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 5:05 PM
Story went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Story provided the club's only offense with a solo home run in the ninth inning. The veteran shortstop has now hit safely in 11 straight games, and he's batting .338 overall in 19 games since returning from the injured list Aug. 30. On the year, he's slashing .247/.278/.368 with five homers, 29 RBI, 24 runs scored and five steals across 252 plate appearances. |
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Wyatt Olds Wyatt Olds Sent to Worcester
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:10 AM
Boston optioned Olds to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
Analysis: Olds spent just under three weeks with the big-league club before being demoted Sunday. Through 13 games, the 26-year-old has posted a 1.20 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB over 15 innings. Boston reinstated Tyron Guerrero (shoulder) from the 15-day IL, forcing Olds off the active roster. |
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Tyron Guerrero Tyron Guerrero Returns to Boston
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:07 AM
The Red Sox activated Guerrero (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, per Ian Browne of MLB.com.
Analysis: Guerrero will return to the big-league club after being sidelined since Sept. 1. Through 38 games this season, the 35-year-old owns a 3.26 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB over 38.2 innings. Boston optioned Wyatt Olds to Triple-A Worcester to make room for Guerrero on the active roster. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Tosses another side session
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:52 AM
Crochet (shoulder) threw a two-inning side session Saturday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Crochet continues to build up side sessions with hope he can help the Red Sox as a reliever over the final week of the regular season. If there are no ill effects from Saturday's session, the Red Sox want the left-hander to face hitters at Fenway Park early this week in advance of a potential return during the team's six-game homestand that wraps up the regular season. |
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Tanner Houck Tanner Houck Makes final rehab start
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:45 AM
Houck (elbow) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits while striking two over 3.1 innings for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Analysis: This was Houck's fourth and final rehab outing, and he could rejoin the team next week. There isn't enough time for Houck to build up as a starter, but he could be an option out of the bullpen during the team's six-game homestand to wrap up the regular season |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Sitting again Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:17 AM
Contreras (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: It's the third consecutive absence for Contreras after exiting Thursday's contest against the Rangers with a bruised right hand from a hit-by-pitch. The veteran slugger will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus Cleveland. Nick Sogard is picking up another start at first base Sunday for the Red Sox. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Idle Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:16 AM
Abreu is out of the lineup for Boston's matchup with Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Analysis: Abreu will take a breather after striking out five times through the first two games of the series against the Rays. Nate Eaton will start in right field and bat ninth for the Red Sox. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Ties career high with 11 strikeouts
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:27 PM
Bello didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Rays, allowing one run on five hits over eight innings. He struck out 11 without walking a batter.
Analysis: The right-hander did everything he could to try and help Boston clinch a playoff spot, tying his career high with 11 Ks while firing 65 of 93 pitches for strikes. Bello has been impressive since returning to the big-league staff just before the All-Star break, and over his last 51.1 innings and 13 appearances (two starts) he's delivered a 2.28 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 46:11 K:BB. He lines up to make one more start in the regular season, at home next weekend against the Cubs, and another strong showing could earn Bello a spot in the Red Sox's postseason rotation plans. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Pushed back to next week
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 5:42 PM
Tolle no longer appears in line for a start this weekend in Tampa Bay, as the Red Sox are listing Patrick Sandoval as their probable starter for Sunday's game.
Analysis: As Rob Bradford of WEEI.com points out, Boston appears to be lining Tolle up to start Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. It's a tough blow for Tolle's fantasy managers, as they will take a zero from the lefty this week. He struck out seven over six scoreless innings against Kansas City in his last start Sept. 13, lowering his ERA to 3.02 over 143 innings this season. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Out again Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 11:34 AM
Contreras (hand) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Contreras will miss a second consecutive start after leaving Thursday's contest with a bruised right hand. Nick Sogard will slide over to first base while Contreras sits, giving Isiah Kiner-Falefa a start at second. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman WIll not pitch this weekend
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:08 AM
Chapman (lat) will not pitch this weekend but is expected to return during the team's final homestand next week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Chapman was not available for the last two contests, which were save opportunities. Garrett Whitlock (Thursday) and Erik Miller (Friday) closed out the two wins. The Red Sox, who have a six-game lead over the nearest playoff hopefuls with eight games left, have some wiggle room and will not rush Chapman back. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Making start Saturday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:42 PM
Bello will start Saturday's game against the Rays, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Analysis: Bello will draw another start after tossing five shutout innings against the Angels on Sept. 7 in what had been his first MLB start in three months. The 27-year-old threw 19 pitches in 1.2 innings out of the bullpen during his most recent outing Tuesday, but he should still be stretched out enough to pitch fairly deep into Saturday's contest. |
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Erik Miller Erik Miller Barely secures save against Tampa Bay
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:13 PM
Miller earned his fifth save of the season in Friday's 4-2 win over the Rays, allowing one run on one hit and two walks while striking out two in the ninth inning.
Analysis: With Aroldis Chapman shelved by a lat issue, the Red Sox turned to Miller for the ninth inning to protect the team's 4-1 lead. It turned out to be a dramatic finish for Boston, with Miller tossing two wild pitches in the inning and loading the bases. Luckily for the southpaw, he limited the damage to just one run to secure the win for the Red Sox, who are inching closer toward punching their spot in the American League playoffs. Miller and Garrett Whitlock figure to be the top closer options for the Red Sox for as long as Chapman is sidelined. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Records third consecutive win
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:06 PM
Suarez (8-4) earned the win against the Rays on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and five walks while striking out five across 5.2 innings.
Analysis: The five free passes were the most of Suarez's career, but the 31-year-old southpaw limited the damage to just one run during Friday's outing, falling one out short from the quality start. He's given up only two earned runs over his last three outings spanning 19.2 innings, which has him at a 3.27 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 143.1 innings this season. Suarez is slated to face the Guardians at home next week in what figures to be his last start of the regular season. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Drives in three runs vs. Tampa Bay
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:03 PM
Anthony went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a two-run single during the Red Sox's 4-2 win over the Rays on Friday.
Analysis: Anthony was responsible for all but one of the Red Sox's runs in Friday's win, with the 22-year-old slugger getting Boston on the board with a solo homer off Ian Seymour in the first inning. It was the first time this season that Anthony recorded three RBI in a game, his most since Aug. 21, 2025, against the Yankees. He has a .709 OPS with two steals, five home runs and 14 RBI across 215 plate appearances this season. |
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