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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner-Falefa Drives in three against Atlanta
Tue, May 26, 2026, 11:07 PM
Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, three RBI, one walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Kiner-Falefa made the start at third base, his fourth start in the last seven days, as he's seen time at shortstop and third. With Marcelo Mayer taking over at shortstop the last couple games, IKF appears to be fighting for playing time with Caleb Durbin. Kiner-Falefa now has a pair of multi-hit games over the past week after he homered off lefty Dylan Lee in the seventh inning before producing a two-run single off Raisel Iglesias in the ninth. IKF is slashing .278/.350/.370 with one home run, nine RBI, seven runs scored, four stolen bases and a 6:9 BB:K across 61 plate appearances this season. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Belts leadoff homer Tuesday
Tue, May 26, 2026, 10:56 PM
Duran went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Duran took Spencer Strider deep to lead off the bottom of the first inning and later singled in the ninth to put the potential winning run on base for Boston. With the two-hit night, Duran has four multi-hit games in his last nine contests and is 11-for-37 (.297) during that span with three doubles, one triple, three homers, eight RBI and five runs scored. He's raised his slash line to a still-disappointing .198/.269/.365 across 212 plate appearances, but Duran has started to show signs of life with the bat. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Yields five runs in loss to Atlanta
Tue, May 26, 2026, 10:49 PM
Suarez (2-3) took the loss Tuesday against Atlanta, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks with four strikeouts across five-plus innings.
Analysis: Suarez dealt with traffic on the bases in the second, third and fourth innings but went into the fifth with a 2-0 lead before Atlanta broke through on a Matt Olson two-run homer. Suarez then came out for the sixth inning but allowed the first three batters to reach before being pulled from the game at 91 pitches. Suarez entered Tuesday's start having allowed just one run on 11 hits and five walks with 14 strikeouts across 13.2 innings this month. However, Suarez has failed to go six innings in any of his last four outings and has done so just three times in 10 starts this season. On the year, he owns a 3.02 ERA and 47:17 K:BB across 53.2 innings. With a 91.1 mph fastball and 20th percentile whiff rate (21 percent), Suarez relies on command and inducing weak contact. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Set for another live BP on Sunday
Tue, May 26, 2026, 9:38 PM
Crochet (shoulder) said that he's scheduled to throw a second live batting practice session Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Crochet completed a one-inning live BP session Tuesday, marking the first time that he faced hitters since landing on the injured list April 29 due to left shoulder inflammation. The southpaw felt pleased with how the session went, noting afterward that he's no longer dealing with fatigue and is now focused on ramping up his workload and honing his mechanics. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy was similarly upbeat after Crochet's workout, noting that the 26-year-old's velocity sat in the mid-90s. Boston hasn't ruled out the possibility of Crochet returning from the IL without going out on a rehab assignment, but because he's been on the shelf for the past month, he'll most likely need to make a start in the minors prior to being activated. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Takes pain-free swings Tuesday
Tue, May 26, 2026, 3:36 PM
Anthony (finger) took 12-to-15 dry swings without any discomfort Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Anthony had to hit pause on his rehab when he felt soreness the last time he tried swinging a bat, so it's a good sign that the pain was no longer present Tuesday. He will try to take some more dry swings Wednesday. Anthony has been sidelined since early May with a sprained right ring finger and there remains no timetable for his return, but he took a step forward Tuesday. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Taking seat Tuesday
Tue, May 26, 2026, 1:43 PM
Narvaez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: It's a routine day off for Narvaez, who has now started four of the last six contests at catcher. Mickey Gasper is getting a rare start behind the dish for the Red Sox in Tuesday's series opener. |
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Jedixson Paez Jedixson Paez Tosses three scoreless frames
Mon, May 25, 2026, 10:19 PM
Paez (hip) struck out four across three scoreless innings during Saturday's game against Double-A Reading.
Analysis: Paez received some time to recover after experiencing soreness in his right hip, but he was cleared to toe the rubber Saturday and looked sharp. He owns a 4.22 ERA and 0.75 WHIP with a 10:1 K:BB across 10.2 innings so far this season while pitching for Double-A Portland. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Starts at second base
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:07 PM
Sogard went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 loss to Minnesota.
Analysis: Sogard ignited a late rally in the bottom of the ninth inning with a leadoff triple and scored Boston's fifth run but the comeback attempt stalled there. He made a seventh consecutive start with this one coming at second base. Marcelo Mayer, who has been the team's primary starter at the keystone, was moved to shortstop, which will be his primary home while Trevor Story (abdomen) is out after undergoing surgery. Sogard has been a spark since being called up and is slashing .304/.429/.435 over seven contests and should continue to get opportunities. |
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Marcelo Mayer Marcelo Mayer Makes first start at shortstop
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:52 PM
Mayer went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Mayer singled in a run during Boston's three-run fourth inning that gave the Red Sox a brief lead. Sunday marked his first start of the season at shortstop, as he'll be the primary fill-in for the injured Trevor Story (abdomen), who underwent surgery and is not expected back until the second half. Mayer, who entered the game on a 2-for-20 run, is slashing .214/.277/.577 over 47 contests. |
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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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