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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Hits first homer in loss
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:34 PM
Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Yoshida got the Red Sox on the board with a solo shot in the second inning, his first homer of the campaign. It also marked the 34-year-old's first multi-hit effort dating back to May 6, as he entered Sunday just 5-for-33 over his previous 13 games since that date. For the year, he's slashing .263/.355/.379 with one home run, seven RBI, 10 runs scored and one steal across 110 plate appearances while starting against most right-handed pitchers. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Goes deep in loss
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:23 PM
Contreras went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Contreras tied the game in the fourth inning with a two-run blast off Bailey Ober. The 34-year-old also extended his hitting streak to eight games, a stretch that includes five multi-hit efforts, six extra-base hits, 10 RBI and six runs scored. On the season, he's slashing .281/.376/.522 with 11 homers, 33 RBI, 25 runs scored and one steal across 210 plate appearances. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Early hook in no-decision
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:11 PM
Gray did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Twins, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts over four innings.
Analysis: Gray went just four innings in less-than-ideal weather conditions, throwing only 45 of 75 pitches for strikes while generating six whiffs. It marked his shortest outing since returning from the injured list May 6, but the 36-year-old still owns an impressive 2.14 ERA over four starts during that stretch. He'll carry a 3.27 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB across 44 innings into a road matchup against the Guardians next weekend. |
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Andruw Monasterio Andruw Monasterio Sitting against righty again
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:33 AM
Monasterio is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Monasterio will hit the bench for the third time in four games, with each of his absences coming while Boston has faced right-handed starting pitchers. Though Monasterio appeared to have temporarily taken over as the Red Sox's preferred shortstop when Trevor Story (sports hernia) landed on the injured list last weekend, interim manager Chad Tracy recently said that Marcelo Mayer will serve as the team's primary option at the position while Story is shelved. Monasterio should continue to be a regular part of Boston's lineup against lefties as the designated hitter, but he'll have to vie with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Nick Sogard for playing time at second base against right-handed pitching while Mayer is occupying shortstop. |
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Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez Hitting flips
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:14 AM
Gonzalez (shoulder) has started hitting flips, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gonzalez is taking short underhand flips from in close and at low velocity as he begins to get his timing back. At some point, he'll graduate to hitting off a machine and then live pitching. Gonzalez is aiming to return at some point next month. |
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Tyler Samaniego Tyler Samaniego Sent back to Triple-A
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:06 AM
The Red Sox optioned Samaniego to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
Analysis: After he worked in relief the previous two days and with the Red Sox needing to clear room for Danny Coulombe (neck) to return from the injured list, Samaniego became a roster casualty. Samaniego has posted a 1.04 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB in 17.1 innings this season and shouldn't have to wait long for his next call-up to the big leagues. |
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Danny Coulombe Danny Coulombe Returns from IL
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:03 AM
The Red Sox reinstated Coulombe (neck) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Boston demoted another left-handed reliever in Tyler Samaniego to clear room on the active roster for Coulombe, who will rejoin the bullpen following a three-week stint on the shelf. Before dealing with neck spasms, he had delivered a 5.63 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in eight innings, mainly in middle relief. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Continues to thrive in long relief
Sat, May 23, 2026, 10:31 PM
Bello took a no-decision Saturday against the Twins, allowing two unearned runs on eight hits and one walk in five innings of relief. He struck out five.
Analysis: Working as a bulk reliever for the Red Sox on Saturday, Bello managed his first scoreless outing of the campaign. The right-hander has fared far batter out of the bullpen this year, posting a superb 0.98 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB over 18.1 innings as a reliever as opposed to a ghastly 9.68 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and 18:18 K:BB across 30.2 frames as a starter. Given those splits, it would make sense for Boston to deploy Bello behind an opener again in his next scheduled appearance in Cleveland versus the Guardians. |
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Danny Coulombe Danny Coulombe Slated to return Sunday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:06 PM
Coulombe (neck) will be activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The journeyman lefty will slot back into the Boston bullpen after landing on the IL back on May 4 with cervical spasms. Coulombe has since made a couple rehab appearances, one with Double-A Portland and one with Triple-A Worcester. He has posted a 5.63 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and three holds in eight innings spanning 12 appearances with the big club this season. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Live BP scheduled
Sat, May 23, 2026, 12:31 PM
Crochet (shoulder) will face hitters Tuesday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: This will be Crochet's first live batting practice session since landing on the injured list. He threw another side session Saturday. If Tuesday's session goes well, the Red Sox could send Crochet on a rehab assignment. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Idle Saturday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 11:46 AM
Yoshida isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Yoshida notched a base hit in each of Boston's games during its last series against Kansas City, but he'll move to the bench for a second straight game Saturday. Mickey Gasper starts as the DH, batting second. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Riding pine Saturday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 11:43 AM
Narvaez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
Analysis: Narvaez will pick out a seat on the bench Saturday after notching a base hit and scoring a run in both of his last two games. While he rests, Connor Wong will start behind home plate and bat eighth. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Makes fifth consecutive start
Sat, May 23, 2026, 10:03 AM
Sogard started at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 8-6 loss to Minnesota.
Analysis: Sogard made a fifth straight start and has hit safely in all five, going 6-for-17 with three walks, two RBI and a run scored. He's finding opportunities in the infield -- whether due to an injury or underperformance -- between shortstop, second base and third base. The Red Sox plan to transition Marcelo Mayer to shortstop in light of Trevor Story undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia, which leaves Sogard as part of a rotation at second and third. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Working behind Moran on Saturday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:20 AM
Bello is slated to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Jovani Moran in Saturday's game against the Twins, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: For the third time in four appearances, Bello will be deployed out of the bullpen behind Moran. Boston handed Bello a traditional start in his last turn through the rotation Sunday in Atlanta, but the right-hander was lit up for seven earned runs on eight hits and three walks over five innings. The Red Sox will thus go back to an arrangement that has yielded strong results, with Bello having posted 1.35 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB in 13.1 innings between his previous two appearances in bulk relief. |
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Jovani Moran Jovani Moran Opening again Saturday
Fri, May 22, 2026, 10:17 PM
Moran will serve as the Red Sox's opening pitcher Saturday against the Twins, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox have taken a liking to using Moran as an opener in front of Brayan Bello this month, and the two will work in tandem again Saturday. Moran has been one of Boston's most effective bullpen arms this season, posting a 2.81 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 25.2 innings. He'll likely remain on the mound for an inning or two before handing the game over to Bello. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Strikes out nine in quality start
Fri, May 22, 2026, 10:17 PM
Tolle did not factor into the decision in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Twins, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Tolle labored through a three-run second inning but was otherwise dominant, generating 15 whiffs on 85 pitches while limiting the Twins to just one extra-base hit. Through six major-league outings this season, the 23-year-old has delivered four quality starts while holding opponents to three earned runs or fewer each time out. He'll take a strong 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 39:9 K:BB across 36.2 innings into a tough test at home against Atlanta next week. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Will face hitters next week
Fri, May 22, 2026, 3:50 PM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Friday that Crochet (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session this weekend and live batting practice early next week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Crochet has been sidelined since April 25 due to left shoulder inflammation, but he continues to check boxes in his rehab process and appears to be nearing a return to Boston's rotation. It's unclear if Crochet will go out on a rehab assignment or if the Red Sox will simply use live BP and simulated games to get his arm built back up for starts. It's been a rough start to the 2026 campaign for Crochet, who owns a 6.30 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB across his first 30 innings. |
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Marcelo Mayer Marcelo Mayer Will start seeing time at shortstop
Fri, May 22, 2026, 3:34 PM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Friday that Mayer will start at shortstop Sunday against the Twins and will see extended playing time at the position while Trevor Story (abdomen) recovers from sports hernia surgery, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Story is expected to be sidelined 6-to-10 weeks following surgery Thursday, and the Red Sox have been using multiple players at shortstop this week. Nick Sogard is starting there Friday, and Andruw Monasterio and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have both seen action at the position. With Mayer kicking over from second base, those same players will likely fight for playing time at second. Mayer hasn't played shortstop at the major-league level since his first two career games last May. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Undergoes surgery for sports hernia
Fri, May 22, 2026, 12:55 PM
Story underwent surgery to repair a sports hernia Thursday and will be sidelined 6-to-10 weeks, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Story was placed on the 10-day injured list last weekend and was seeking medical opinions for his hernia. He's opted for surgery and will miss far more than the minimum 10 days required on the injured list. Andruw Monasterio and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have been handling shortstop duties in Story's absence this week and will likely continue to do so for the next month-plus. In 41 games this season, Story has slashed an unimpressive .206/.244/.303 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 16 runs scored, four stolen bases and an 8:57 BB:K across 176 plate appearances. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Nursing sprained finger
Fri, May 22, 2026, 9:10 AM
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy clarified Friday on WEEI 93.7 FM that Anthony is dealing with a sprained ligament on the base of his right ring finger, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox initially listed the injury as a right wrist sprain when they placed Anthony on the 10-day injured list earlier this month. Regardless of the specifics, Anthony remains shut down from baseball activities after he felt lingering soreness when he tried swinging a bat Monday. A timeline for his return won't come into focus until he's able to ramp things up without discomfort. |
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