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Trevor Story Trevor Story In line to return from IL on Sunday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:48 PM
Both Story and Roman Anthony (finger) are expected to be reinstated from the injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Yankees, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Story and Anthony were both with Triple-A Worcester for rehab assignments this weekend. They are travelling to New York to join the Red Sox ahead of Sunday's series finale, and it looks like they will be on the 26-man roster heading into the final weeks of the regular season. Story was rounding into shape at the plate prior to being shelved by a sports hernia, and he should reclaim his everyday role at shortstop upon his return. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Likely to be reinstated Sunday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:45 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said after Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Yankees that both Anthony (finger) and Trevor Story (sports hernia) will likely be reinstated from the injured list Sunday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Anthony and Story are both joining the Red Sox in the Bronx ahead of Sunday's series finale. There are corresponding moves that need to be made, but it looks like Boston is getting significant upgrades right before the calendar turns to September for the final weeks of the regular season. Once cleared to return, Anthony figures to see the majority of his playing time as the Red Sox's designated hitter in the absence of Masataka Yoshida (hamstring), though Anthony should also see a few reps in the outfield. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Sets new career homer mark
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 6:50 PM
Abreu went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader.
Analysis: The Red Sox had all the runs they needed in the first inning, when Abreu turned on a sinker from left-hander Carlos Rodon for his 23rd home run of the season. That sets a new career high for the outfielder, who snapped an 11-game home run drought. He was often benched against lefties the last couple of seasons, but Abreu has held his own against southpaws in 2026, posting a .908 OPS against them. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Throws clean inning in return
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 6:41 PM
Whitlock struck out one over a scoreless inning and picked up a hold in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader.
Analysis: Whitlock was reinstated from the injured list Saturday and put to work immediately in the eighth inning of a close game. The Red Sox led 2-0 at the time, which fits his role as a setup reliever for closer Aroldis Chapman, and picked up his 22nd hold. It turns out the closer wasn't need as Boston scored four times in the top of the ninth. Whitlock entered the game with a 1.21 ERA and 0.67 WHIP with a 32:1 K:BB over his previous 31 outings (29.2 innings). |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Idle for nightcap
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 4:39 PM
Duran isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Analysis: Duran sat out the first half of Saturday's festivities, and the Red Sox will keep him on the bench to begin Game 2 while formidable lefty Max Fried takes the mound for New York. Eli White will pick up another start in left field as a result and bat ninth. |
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Alec Gamboa Alec Gamboa Opening nightcap
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 3:30 PM
Gamboa will serve as the opening pitcher during the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Gamboa has fired 7.2 shutout innings since returning to the majors Aug. 12, bringing his ERA down to just 1.31 through 20.2 MLB frames on the year. He'll now receive his second opening assignment of the season and could remain in the game for multiple innings before turning the game over to Boston's bullpen. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Sunday return still possible
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 12:04 PM
Anthony (finger) will play in another rehab game with Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Interim manager Chad Tracy is not shutting the door on Sunday returns for Anthony and Trevor Story (sports hernia), but he's also not committing to it. "It's just hard to say right now," Tracy said Saturday. Anthony has swung the bat well on his rehab assignment, batting .304 with a pair of homers, but he told NESN on Thursday night that he was still "getting close to where I want to be." |
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Raymond Burgos Raymond Burgos Added as 27th man
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:35 AM
The Red Sox added Burgos to the active roster as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Analysis: Burgos will return to the big leagues to add depth to Boston's bullpen as it prepares to play two games against the Yankees. The 27-year-old southpaw has given up just three runs in 10 innings with the big club this year but will likely head back to Triple-A at the end of the day. |
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Wyatt Olds Wyatt Olds Back in Worcester
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:32 AM
The Red Sox optioned Olds to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Analysis: Olds fired six shutout innings after being promoted from Triple-A on Aug. 17, but he'll end up as the roster casualty required to make room for Garrett Whitlock (elbow), who returned from the IL on Saturday. Olds owns a 5.33 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 50.2 innings at Worcester this season, but his strong first impression with the Red Sox could keep him in consideration for another promotion down the stretch if the big club's bullpen depth is tested again. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Officially activated
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:29 AM
The Red Sox reinstated Whitlock (elbow) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Whitlock will return to Boston's bullpen after spending close to the minimum amount of time on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old reliever never made any rehab appearances in the minors but still figures to immediately slot back in as the Red Sox's top setup man for closer Aroldis Chapman. Wyatt Olds was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Beginning twin bill on bench
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:03 AM
Gasper isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.
Analysis: Gasper has appeared in 10 straight games since coming up from the minors Aug. 16, but he'll move to the bench to begin the first half of Saturday's events. Jahmai Jones will serve as Boston's designated hitter and bat leadoff. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Sitting out Game 1
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:59 AM
Duran isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.
Analysis: Duran will begin Saturday's festivities on the bench after going 0-for-2 with a strikeout during Friday's series opener. Eli White will fill in as Boston's left fielder and bat ninth. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Takes loss despite strong outing
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 9:45 PM
Sandoval (1-2) took the loss against the Yankees on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and four walks while striking out seven across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Sandoval and Cam Schlittler were locked in a pitchers' duel in Friday's series opener, with the latter coming on top after not giving up a run in his outing. Sandoval tied season highs in both walks and strikeouts, and his lone blemish came in the third inning, when he yielded a solo homer to Paul Goldschmidt. That was the only run Sandoval gave up, but unfortunately for the southpaw, he was unable to avoid the loss after his Red Sox teammates failed to generate any offense. He's given up two earned runs or less in seven of nine starts this season and has a 4.20 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over 45 innings. Sandoval is slated to take on the Mariners at home next week. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Expected back Saturday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:11 PM
The Red Sox are expected to activate Whitlock (elbow) from the injured list before one of the games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Whitlock landed on the injured list Aug. 13 with right elbow inflammation, but he's made a quick recovery and won't need to spend any time in the minors before rejoining Boston's bullpen. The 30-year-old has enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career while working as the Sox's premier setup man this year, posting a 2.05 ERA and 0.89 WHIP alongside a 49:7 K:BB across 44 innings. |
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Tanner Houck Tanner Houck Beginning assignment Tuesday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:05 PM
Houck (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at the Red Sox's complex in Florida on Tuesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis: Houck has been on the injured list all season while recovering from the hybrid UCL reconstruction procedure he underwent last August, and he has now reached the point where he's ready to test his elbow in a competitive setting. There is still a chance he makes it back before the end of the season, though the Red Sox will likely have him pitch in several minor-league games before activating him. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Back in lineup Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:34 PM
Rutschman (elbow) is back in the lineup for Boston's matchup with the Yankees on Friday.
Analysis: Rutschman sat out the final two games of the series against the Marlins but will start behind the plate for Friday's series opener. The 28-year-old has struggled since coming over to Boston, batting .146/.255/.244 with one homer and four RBI over 47 plate appearances. The switch hitter will bat fifth for the Red Sox as Connor Wong moves back to the bench Friday. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Staying on rehab assignment for now
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 1:30 PM
Story (sports hernia) remains with Triple-A Worcester on his rehab assignment Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Though he is scheduled for a day off Friday, Story will stay with Worcester rather than rejoin the Red Sox for their series this weekend against the Yankees. Boston will return home to host the Mariners on Monday, and that could be the day the Red Sox are eyeing for Story's return. Out since mid-May following sports hernia surgery, Story is 5-for-32 with a 1:10 BB:K in his first nine rehab games. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Unlikely to be activated Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 12:19 PM
Anthony (finger) was spotted Friday at Polar Park with Triple-A Worcester, Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox had left open the possibility that Anthony could be activated from the 60-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Yankees. However, Anthony's presence at Worcester suggests he will continue his rehab assignment for at least one more day. The Red Sox begin a homestand Monday, so perhaps the club is targeting that day for Anthony's return to the active roster. Out since early May with a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger, Anthony is 7-for-23 with two home runs in his first seven rehab contests. |
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Tomas Nido Tomas Nido Links up with Boston on minors pact
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 8:36 AM
The Red Sox signed Nido to a minor-league contract Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Nido spent the first four months of this season at Triple-A Toledo in the Tigers organization before being released in late July. The 32-year-old has a career .560 OPS over parts of nine big-league seasons and will give the Red Sox some experienced catching depth at Triple-A Worcester. |
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Curtis Mead Curtis Mead Ready for next steps with hand
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 9:20 AM
Follow-up imagining on Mead's fractured left wrist came back clean Monday, and the infielder has been cleared to begin mobility exercises and progress toward strength work, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mead has been able to transition out of the cast he was wearing to protect his injured hand and is now donning a splint. Though he's not yet ready to take part in full baseball activities, ditching the cast at least represents a step forward in the recovery process. The 25-year-old would still appear to have a chance at making it back from the injured list around mid-to-late September. |
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