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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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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Downplays lat issue
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:32 PM
Chapman downplayed his lat issue Friday, saying he's "not worried at all" about the injury and plans to pitch again during Boston's final regular-season homestand next week, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Chapman said he first felt it Tuesday, and he's improved throughout the week. With Boston closing in on a playoff berth, the Red Sox will likely be conservative with their star closer. Garrett Whitlock filled in during the ninth inning of Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rangers, locking down his fourth save of the season. it sounds like Chapman will be unavailable for this weekend's set with the Rays. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Sitting versus left-hander
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:28 PM
Duran is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Sitting against left-hander starters has become Duran's new normal, and with lefty Ian Seymour on the mound for Tampa Bay on Friday, Boston will go with Roman Anthony, Nate Eaton and Wilyer Abreu from left to right in the outfield. Duran is batting just .159 with a .463 OPS across 47 trips to the plate this month. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Not in lineup Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:25 PM
Contreras (hand) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Contreras was hit on the right hand with a pitch in Thursday's win over the Rangers but avoided a fracture and has been diagnosed with a bruised hand. Nick Sogard will start at first base and bat second against Tampa Bay lefty Ian Seymour on Friday. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Out of starting lineup Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:24 PM
Rutschman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Connor Wong will catch Ranger Suarez and bat ninth against Rays lefty Ian Seymour. Rutschman has swatted three homers this month and is hitting .211 with a .776 OPS across 40 plate appearances during that span. |
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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Begins rehab assignment
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:57 AM
Ovideo (elbow) allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out four for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
Analysis: Ovideo, who began a rehab assignment with the WooSox, threw 30 pitches (20 strikes). It's unlikely he throws again for Worcester, which has been eliminated from the Triple-A International League postseason. That leaves a potential return to Boston, where Ovideo could operate as a multi-inning arm out of the bullpen. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Moves to first base Thursday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:42 AM
Sogard started at second base Thursday but moved to first after Willson Contreras was removed with a bruised right hand.
Analysis: Sogard, who was hitless in four at-bats, has been getting steady work at second base, but versatility is his primary value to the Red Sox. Contreras is deemed day-to-day and told Perla Paredes of MLB.com that it "might take days" for the soreness and swelling to subside. Sogard, who has played 14 games at first base for Boston in 2026, is expected to share fill-in duties with Mickey Gasper for as long as Contreras is unavailable. |
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