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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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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Slams door for 19th save
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 7:39 PM
Chapman secured the save Thursday against the White Sox, throwing a clean ninth inning.
Analysis: Chapman made quick work out of the Chicago bats, landing all but one of his nine pitches for strikes. The hard-throwing left-hander has been shaky lately, having yielded six runs with two blown saves over his last seven innings, though he managed his first perfect outing Thursday since June 5 against the Yankees. Through 27.2 innings, Chapman has a 2.28 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB with 19 saves in 21 opportunities. |
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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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