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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Encouraging results in season debut
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 4:04 PM
Sandoval took a no-decision Thursday against the White Sox, allowing one run on five hits and one walk in 4.1 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Making his season debut for the Red Sox, Sandoval fared well in what also was his first big-league appearance since 2024 following a lengthy recovery from internal brace surgery and several setbacks. The 29-year-old southpaw threw 41 of his 65 pitches for strikes, but he couldn't quite get through the fifth inning as his control began to wane, tossing a wild pitch during the frame. Connelly Early (elbow) and Ranger Suarez (groin) could both be back shortly after the All-Star break, which would likely force Sandoval into a bullpen role. |
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Tsung-Che Cheng Tsung-Che Cheng Idle against lefty
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 12:55 PM
Cheng is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Cheng will hit the bench for the second time in the series, with both of his absences coming against lefty starters. Andruw Monasterio will receive the starting nod at shortstop, where he and Cheng appear likely to be used in a platoon until Trevor Story (sports hernia) or Marcelo Mayer (forearm) return from the injured list. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Resting Thursday
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 12:54 PM
Narvaez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Narvaez will be given a break for the day game after he caught all nine innings and went 1-for-3 with an RBI during the Red Sox's 5-0 win Wednesday night. Connor Wong will check in for Narvaez behind the dish and will bat ninth. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Suspension reduced to five games
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 12:53 PM
Contreras' suspension for his actions in the June 30 game against the Nationals has been reduced from seven games to five games, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Contreras will begin serving the suspension Thursday and will be reinstated before the second game of a doubleheader versus the Rays on July 17. The first baseman had already been slated to sit out Thursday's game with a left foot contusion, but the injury should no longer be an issue by the time Contreras is eligible for reinstatement. Brett Harris is starting at first base for the Red Sox on Thursday, and he could share the position with Romy Gonzalez while Contreras is unavailable. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Heading to bench vs. lefty
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 12:52 PM
Duran is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: After being included in the lineup against White Sox lefty Noah Schultz in Tuesday's series opener, the left-handed-hitting Duran will retreat to the bench for the finale while southpaw Anthony Kay toes the rubber for Chicago. Nate Eaton will step in for Duran in left field and will bat seventh. |
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Heads to High-A after TJ recovery
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 11:42 AM
Single-A Salem reinstated Duffy (elbow) from its 60-day injured list and assigned him to High-A Greenville on Tuesday.
Analysis: Duffy had been on the shelf all season while completing his recovery from Tommy John surgery but has received the green light to join a full-season affiliate after posting a 6.75 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB in 5.1 frames over three rehab starts in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. During his last healthy season in 2024, the 24-year-old righty turned in a 2.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 100:27 K:BB across 98.2 innings with Salem. |
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Brett Harris Brett Harris Joining big club
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 10:39 AM
The Red Sox recalled Harris from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
Analysis: Harris was acquired from the Athletics late last month and will now join the Red Sox after he slashed .336/.441/.537 across 178 plate appearances with Triple-A Las Vegas prior to being dealt to Boston nine days ago. The veteran has less success in a much smaller sample at Worcester, however, producing a .167 average and .583 OPS in 20 plate appearances. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler In Thursday's lineup
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 10:38 AM
Seigler (trapezius) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Thursday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Seigler had to be removed from Wednesday's contest with a right trapezius contusion following a play at the plate, but he will not have to miss a start. The 27-year-old has slashed .293/.379/.448 in 18 games for the Red Sox while serving as the team's primary leadoff man of late. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Sent to IL with groin strain
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 10:31 AM
The Red Sox placed Suarez on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left groin strain.
Analysis: Suarez exited his previous start Sunday against the Angels due to what the Red Sox referred to as left adductor tightness, but a subsequent MRI revealed a groin strain, which will keep the southpaw out through the All-Star break and prevent him from pitching in the Midsummer Classic. Suarez earned his second All-Star nod after compiling a 3.15 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 97:26 K:BB across 91.1 innings in his first season with Boston. His turn in the rotation had been set to come up Saturday at Citi Field, and the Red Sox are now likely to call up Brayan Bello from Triple-A Worcester to either start or pitch in bulk relief in that game against the Mets. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Held out of Thursday's lineup
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 10:31 AM
Contreras (foot) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Contreras fouled a ball off his left foot in Wednesday's contest and eventually exited with a contusion. He is considered day-to-day. Brett Harris is up from Triple-A Worcester and starting at first base for the Red Sox in the series finale. |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Keeps dealing in fourth win
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:24 PM
Bennett (4-3) earned the win Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing no runs on four hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Bennett was phenomenal Wednesday, scattering four singles across seven scoreless frames. The 25-year-old southpaw appears to be cementing his place in Boston's rotation after beginning the campaign with Triple-A Worcester, spinning at least six innings while yielding two runs or fewer in four consecutive starts. Bennett has effectively put himself in must-roster fantasy territory heading into the All-Star break, holding an impressive 2.64 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 35:8 K:BB over 47.2 innings. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Battling bruised trap
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 8:11 PM
Seigler was diagnosed with a right trapezius contusion following his removal from Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Seigler initially seemed to have suffered a head injury after sliding into Kyle Teel's knee guard during a play at the plate in the third inning, though it appears his upper back took most of the damage. Seigler can be considered day-to-day for the time being. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Departs with foot injury
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 7:41 PM
Contreras was removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox with a left foot contusion, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Contreras fouled a ball off his foot during his at-bat in the top of the third inning, and although he managed to finish the plate appearance, he later took himself out of the game in the bottom of the frame. His diagnosis suggests he avoided a fracture, though the Red Sox could hold him out for a game or two so he can recover. Romy Gonzalez entered Wednesday's game as Contreras' replacement and would be the favorite to start at first base during any games the latter has to miss. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Exits with injury
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 7:33 PM
Seigler was removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox with an apparent head injury, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Seigler scored on a wild pitch in the third inning, but he remained on the ground for a few minutes after sliding head-first into Kyle Teel's knee guard. The Red Sox will presumably evaluate him for a concussion, and an update on his status may be available in the near future. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Could pitch Saturday for Boston
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 5:17 PM
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy told reporters Wednesday that Bello could be called up from Triple-A Worcester and pitch against the Yankees on Saturday if Ranger Suarez (adductor) is unable to start, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Suarez was removed during the third inning of Sunday's start against the Angels due to adductor tightness. The Red Sox are hopeful that the left-hander can avoid a stint on the IL and pitch in Saturday's AL East clash, but Boston may have to turn to Bello to fill in either as a conventional starter or in a bulk-relief role if Suarez is not cleared to pitch. Bello was optioned to Triple-A following a disastrous outing against the Orioles on June 4, when he took the loss after giving up eight runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five across four innings. He has a 6.34 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across 61 innings in the majors this season but has been a little bit better in the minors, where he has a 4.34 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB across 18.2 frames. |
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Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez Not in Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 4:40 PM
Gonzalez is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the White Sox on Wednesday.
Analysis: Gonzalez will take a breather while the lefty-hitting Masataka Yoshida serves as Boston's designated hitter and bat fifth against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin. Gonzalez has gone 7-for-20 (.350) with five RBI and three extra-base hits over his last five games. |
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Zack Kelly Zack Kelly Out with elbow injury at Triple-A
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 2:52 PM
Kelly was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester with a right elbow injury, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Kelly has made 17 appearances out of the Red Sox's bullpen this season, holding a 3.31 ERA and 14:7 K:BB over 16.1 innings. It's unclear how long he might be out, but Kelly won't be an option for the Red Sox in the immediate future. |
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Bound for Triple-A
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 1:37 PM
The Red Sox promoted Mullins from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.
Analysis: Mullins is expected to make his Worcester debut with a start Wednesday in Game 1 or 2 of the club's doubleheader with Rochester, per Brendan Campbell of BloggingTheRedSox.com. Though the 25-year-old submitted a 5.85 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 47.2 innings with Portland, he's been one of the Eastern League's most prolific strikeout artists this season, ranking second on the circuit with a 34.8 K%. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Slated to start Thursday
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 10:03 AM
Sandoval (biceps) is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the White Sox in Chicago, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox brought Sandoval back from the 60-day injured list Monday, but he'll end up waiting for a few days before making his first big-league appearance since June 21, 2024, after enduring a lengthy recovery from internal brace surgery and multiple arm-related setbacks. Sandoval was sharp over the course of his six-start minor-league rehab assignment, generating a 1.96 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB across 18.1 innings between four outings with Triple-A Worcester and two with Double-A Portland. The southpaw built up to 68 pitches in his final rehab start over the weekend, so he could have a light workload restriction in place while he slots into the spot in the Boston rotation that previously belonged to Connelly Early (elbow), who was moved to the IL last week. |
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Nate Eaton Nate Eaton Suspension reduced to two games
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 6:16 PM
Eaton will begin serving a two-game suspension Tuesday, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Major League Baseball initially issued Eaton a three-game ban for his role in the bench-clearing altercation between the Red Sox and Nationals last Tuesday, but his suspension has been cut down to two games following an appeal. He'll be eligible to return for Thursday's series finale against the White Sox. |
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