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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Launches 13th homer in win
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 2:56 AM
Duran went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Duran snapped a 15-game homerless streak, during which he went 4-for-50 (.080), with a two-run blast in the second inning to get the Red Sox on the board. The 29-year-old has struggled mightily at the plate this season, slashing .197/.259/.361 with 13 homers, 43 RBI, 39 runs and 14 stolen bases across 81 contests. Despite his struggles, Duran has continued to operate as the club's primary left fielder, though he cedes some playing time to Nate Eaton against southpaws. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Crushes 20th homer
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 2:46 AM
Contreras went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Contreras' lone hit was a big one, as he crushed a 446-foot, three-run homer to left field in the third inning to give the Red Sox a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The veteran has now matched his season total of 20 homers from last year with the Cardinals and is on pace to eclipse his career high of 24 long balls, set with the Cubs in 2019. Overall, the first baseman has been excellent at the plate in 2026, slashing .284/.378/.542 with 37 extra-base hits, 59 RBI, 45 runs and two stolen bases across 86 games. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Records 18th save
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 2:38 AM
Chapman picked up the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Angels. He allowed a solo home run while striking out two over one inning.
Analysis: A two-out solo homer from Zach Neto kept Chapman from retiring the side in order, but the 38-year-old struck out the next batter to lock down his 18th save. The southpaw has been a bit shaky of late, allowing six earned runs across six innings over his past seven appearances. He has also taken a pair of losses while converting four of six save opportunities during this stretch. Despite the recent hiccups, Chapman has been effective overall in 2026, posting a 2.36 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB across 26.2 innings. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Dealing with adductor tightness
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:37 PM
Suarez departed Sunday's matchup against the Angels in the third inning due to left adductor tightness, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Suarez's injury occurred when he made a hop toward a batted ball that turned into a Jo Adell infield single. The lefty hurler showed noticeable discomfort after the play and was promptly removed. Given the nature of the injury, Suarez's ability to make his next start is in considerable doubt. He was recently selected to the All-Star Game, which takes place July 14, but his availability for that contest seems to be in jeopardy as well. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Lifted with possible leg injury
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 9:48 PM
Suarez was pulled from Sunday's game against the Angels in the third inning after "shaking his leg and grimacing" following an infield single, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Suarez appeared to get hurt after throwing a pitch that was knocked by Jo Adell for an infield single. The left-handed hurler took a small hop toward the batted ball and seemed to land awkwardly. Suarez subsequently threw a warm-up pitch, and he then came out of the contest. The recently anointed All-Star tossed 2.2 innings in the outing, allowing three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out five batters. Boston will presumably provide details about Suarez's injury after he's evaluated. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Slated to see hand specialist
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 9:38 PM
Anthony (finger) will visit Dr. Gary Lourie, a hand specialist, during the coming week, Chad Finn of the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Anthony is headed to Boston's spring-training facility in Fort Myers, Fla., to continue his injury rehabilitation, and that also puts him close to Dr. Lourie, who is based in Atlanta, Ga. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy stated Sunday that the visit to the hand doctor and Anthony's time in Florida is "for peace of mind" and to get the slugger to "a spot where he can focus each day on just pounding away at getting that hand healthy." Anthony has yet to resume a hitting program nine weeks after suffering a partially torn ligament in his right ring finger while taking a swing, and there remains no clear timeline for his return. |
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Triston Casas Triston Casas Stops hitting due to wrist issue
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 7:15 PM
Casas (abdomen/knee) has been shut down from hitting due to a wrist issue, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Casas is still recovering from both a May 2025 procedure to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee and an intercostal strain on his left side that he sustained in April. He's progressed enough in his rehab program to swing a bat, but those activities will be put on pause after a wrist issue flared up. It's not clear when or if Casas will return from the injured list this season, but a return to hitting -- followed by a rehab assignment -- would be positive steps for the 26-year-old slugger. |
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Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 6:16 PM
Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Gonzalez will hit the bench after he started in each of the Red Sox's last four games while going 6-for-16 with a home run, a triple, four RBI and two runs. Masataka Yoshida will serve as Boston's designated hitter Sunday, but he's generated a tepid .250/.331/.350 slash line on the season and could see his opportunities take a hit while Gonzalez has produced well since returning from the 60-day injured list June 28. |
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Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez Homers in win
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:34 AM
Gonzalez started at designated hitter and went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Gonzalez went yard in the fifth inning to extend Boston's lead to 7-1. It was his first homer since coming off the injured list and his second consecutive game with two RBI. Gonzalez typically crushes left-handers, which is why he was in the lineup Saturday, but he's started four consecutive games since being activated, including two against right-handers. He can play all around the infield and could see regular turns at DH. He's gone 6-for-20 with a triple, a home run and four RBI over five games since rejoining the lineup. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Makes final rehab start
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sandoval (biceps) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out seven over five scoreless innings for Double-A Portland on Saturday.
Analysis: Sandoval got up to 68 pitches (43 strikes) and, per MLB.com, the Red Sox anticipate him joining the rotation for their final series before the All-Star break. The left-hander is expected to fill in for injured starter Connelly Early (elbow) for at least one start. |
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Connelly Early Connelly Early Getting second opinion
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:52 AM
Early (elbow) will seek a second opinion, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Early underwent an MRI earlier this week, which revealed posterior elbow inflammation, but the left-hander wants to confirm that. The Red Sox placed him on the 15-day injured list after he exited a start against the Nationals after tossing four scoreless innings. |
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Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez Plates two runs Friday
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:22 AM
Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over the Angels.
Analysis: Gonzalez smacked his first triple of the season in the second inning, and he later delivered a bases-loaded, two-run single in the top of the third, scoring Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras. Gonzalez underwent shoulder surgery in March and didn't make his season debut until June 28. He's gone 5-for-15 at the plate since then. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Notches 17th save
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:15 AM
Chapman recorded his 17th save of the season Friday against the Angels after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, allowing two hits and striking out one.
Analysis: Chapman went 4-for-6 in save chances in June, giving up six runs (five earned) and posting a 7.50 ERA and 2.50 WHIP across six innings. Even though this was far from his cleanest outing, at least he got the job done while protecting the Red Sox's three-run lead in the ninth, in the process becoming MLB's new strikeout king among relievers. Chapman has 17 saves in 19 chances this season, posting a 2.10 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 11.6 K/9 across 25.2 innings (27 appearances). |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Strong outing in win
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:05 AM
Bennett (3-3) earned the win against the Angels on Friday, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out six over 7.2 innings. He also tossed a wild pitch but did not walk a batter.
Analysis: This was Bennett's longest outing of the season and he came just four outs shy of tossing a complete game, though by the time he left the mound, he was already at 92 pitches (61 strikes). Bennett has been pitching very well of late, and this was his fourth consecutive outing allowing two earned runs or fewer. He owns a 1.78 ERA and 0.67 WHIP across 25.1 innings over that stretch, and he's slated to make his next start on the road against the White Sox. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Out of Friday's lineup
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 5:23 PM
Seigler is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Angels on Friday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Seigler has faced starting southpaws this season, but he will be on the bench for the beginning of Friday's contest while Romy Gonzalez starts at the keystone and bats sixth against Angels left-hander Reid Detmers. Seigler has gone 12-for-31 (.387) with one steal, four walks, one home run, three RBI and six runs scored over his last nine games. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Could join Boston's rotation
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 11:12 AM
Sandoval (biceps) is an option to replace Connelly Early (elbow) in Boston's rotation, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy mentioned Sandoval or Brayan Bello as potential fill-ins for Early, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left elbow inflammation. Sandoval, whose rehab assignment ends Saturday, will make one more start at Double-A Portland this weekend and is scheduled to throw around 70 pitches. With a scheduled day off coming Monday, however, Boston won't need a fifth starter until July 11. |
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Nate Eaton Nate Eaton Will appeal three-game ban
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 9:44 AM
Eaton will appeal the three-game suspension he received Thursday and will be eligible to play until the appeal process is completed, Evan Drellich of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: MLB issued bans for Eaton and teammate Willson Contreras (seven games) along with Washington pitchers Cade Cavalli (seven games) and Miles Mikolas (five games) for their roles in a benches-clearing incident that occurred Tuesday. Eaton's suspension was set to begin Friday, but the utility player will remain active for the time being. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Appealing suspension
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 9:42 AM
Contreras will appeal the seven-game suspension he received Thursday, allowing him to keep playing until the appeal process is completed, Evan Drellich of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: MLB issued bans for Contreras and teammate Nate Eaton (three games) along with Washington pitchers Cade Cavalli (seven games) and Miles Mikolas (five games) for their roles in a benches-clearing incident that occurred Tuesday. Contreras' suspension was set to begin Friday, but he'll remain active for the Red Sox's series opener against the Angels while he waits for appeal process to play out. |
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Nate Eaton Nate Eaton Gets three-game suspension
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 4:55 PM
Eaton has received a three-game suspension Thursday for his actions during a benches-clearing incident Tuesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports
Analysis: The benches-clearing incident in Tuesday's game versus the Nationals was sparked when Cade Cavalli struck out Willson Contreras. Contreras got a seven-game suspension while on the Nationals' side, Cavalli received a seven-game suspension and Miles Mikolas a five-game suspension. Unless Eaton appeals the ban, he won't be able to play until July 7. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Suspended seven games
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 4:50 PM
Contreras received a seven-game suspension Thursday for his actions during and following a benches-clearing incident Tuesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis: The benches-clearing incident in Tuesday's game versus the Nationals was sparked after Cade Cavalli struck out Contreras, which led to Contreras being ejected. Along with the first baseman, Nate Eaton was also suspended, but for three games. On the Nationals' side, Cavalli received a seven-game suspension and Miles Mikolas got a five-game suspension. Unless Contreras appeals the suspension, he won't be able to play until July 11. |
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