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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Expected back Wednesday
Tue, May 5, 2026, 5:08 PM
Manager Chad Tracy said Tuesday that "all things are pointing toward" Gray (hamstring) being reinstated off the injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander threw a bullpen session Monday in Detroit that apparently went well, setting himself up to come off the IL for Wednesday's series finale. Gray landed on the shelf April 21 due to the hamstring strain, and he shouldn't face significant workload limitations in his return to the big-league mound given the brevity of the absence. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Dealing with sprain, may avoid IL
Tue, May 5, 2026, 4:16 PM
Anthony was diagnosed with a sprained right wrist after undergoing an MRI on Tuesday and may not require a trip to the injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 21-year-old was removed from Monday's game in Detroit due to the injury and returned to Boston on Tuesday to visit a hand specialist, who apparently provided an encouraging diagnosis. Anthony still seems likely to miss at least another game or two, but he could be back in action in the near future if he recovers well over the next couple days. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Enters mid-game Monday
Tue, May 5, 2026, 8:29 AM
Yoshida entered Monday's 5-4 win over the Tigers to play left field after Roman Anthony (wrist) was removed from the game. Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.
Analysis: Where former manager Alex Cora tried to weave Yoshida into starting lineups more consistently, interim manager Chad Tracy sees him more as a weapon off the bench -- the outfielder is 2-for-5 with two walks as a pinch hitter. He's started just once in the eight games since Boston's managerial change; however, with Anthony heading back to Boston for more testing, Yoshida could slip into the starting lineup Tuesday and/or Wednesday in left field or as the designated hitter. In limited run in 2026, Yoshida is slashing .296/.415/.370 with 10 walks, four doubles, five RBI and six runs scored over 65 plate appearances. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Completes side session Monday
Tue, May 5, 2026, 8:06 AM
Gray (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Monday that went well, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gray's right hamstring has responded well to multiple throwing sessions over the past week, which likely sets the right-hander up to return from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's series finale in Detroit. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy plans to meet with Gray and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow before confirming Wednesday's scheduled starter. If the Red Sox elect to wait a little bit longer before activating Gray, Jake Bennett would likely be the top alternative to start Wednesday. |
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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Begins rehab stint
Tue, May 5, 2026, 7:48 AM
Slaten (oblique) allowed one hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning for Double-A Portland on Sunday.
Analysis: Slaten opened the rehab assignment by serving as a game opener for the Sea Dogs. The right-hander's next outing will be Tuesday or Wednesday at Triple-A Worcester, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. It's uncertain if Slaten will require more rehab outings beyond what's coming up in the next two days. He last pitched for Boston on April 4. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Dominates for first MLB win
Mon, May 4, 2026, 11:28 PM
Tolle (1-1) earned the win Monday against the Tigers, allowing two unearned runs on one hit and one walk while striking out eight over seven innings.
Analysis: Tolle was dominant from the start, retiring 15 of the first 16 hitters he faced. The only damage against him came via two unearned runs in the sixth inning after a walk and hit-by-pitch, followed by a throwing error. Otherwise, Tolle was in full command, working efficiently (83 pitches) into the seventh inning for the first time in his career while piling up eight strikeouts. After being denied wins in previous strong outings, the 23-year-old finally secured his first MLB victory and, given this performance, there's no reason he shouldn't see multiple more starts in the rotation. Tolle is scheduled to start against Tampa Bay this weekend. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Working as bulk reliever Tuesday
Mon, May 4, 2026, 8:49 PM
Bello will be deployed as the bulk reliever for Tuesday's game against Detroit, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Bello has struggled to work deep into outings in the early going of the 2026 campaign, so the Red Sox are electing to utilize an opener Tuesday. The right-hander, who owns a 9.17 ERA and 2.15 WHIP over his last four appearances (17.2 innings), will follow Jovani Moran. |
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Jovani Moran Jovani Moran Working as opener Tuesday
Mon, May 4, 2026, 8:45 PM
Moran will serve as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Moran will presumably work the first inning or so before making way for Brayan Bello, who is expected to serve as the team's bulk reliever Tuesday. Moran is off to a strong start to the 2026 season and has delivered a 2.33 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 17 strikeouts across 19.1 innings. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Set to visit hand specialist
Mon, May 4, 2026, 8:36 PM
X-rays on Anthony's right wrist returned negative, but he'll fly to Boston on Tuesday morning to see a hand specialist, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: This appears to be a precautionary measure by the club to ensure Anthony avoided a significant injury. Boston is scheduled to play two more games in Detroit, so the 21-year-old will presumably miss the remainder of the series, with the hope that he'll be back in the starting lineup Thursday against Tampa Bay. Masatake Yoshida will be a candidate to see more at-bats in Anthony's absence. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Diagnosed with wrist injury
Mon, May 4, 2026, 6:10 PM
Anthony was removed from Monday's game against the Tigers due to right wrist discomfort, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Anthony appeared to tweak his right wrist during his plate appearance in the first inning and was replaced by Masataka Yoshida in the second. Anthony will undergo more tests on his wrist to determine the severity of the injury, by which time the Red Sox should provide an update on the young outfielder's status moving forward. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Exits with possible wrist injury
Mon, May 4, 2026, 5:43 PM
Anthony was removed from Monday's game versus the Tigers with a possible wrist injury, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Anthony tweaked something on a swing during his first plate appearance of the game in the first inning. He finished that at-bat but was then removed in favor of Masataka Yoshida. The Red Sox should have an update on Anthony's condition soon. |
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Receives first big-league call-up
Mon, May 4, 2026, 2:32 PM
The Red Sox selected Gamboa's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Analysis: Back in December, Gamboa signed a minor-league deal with Boston that contained an upward mobility clause that could be triggered if he wasn't promoted by May 1. With Gamboa electing to exercise that clause, the Red Sox will add him to the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster rather than risk losing him to another organization. The 29-year-old southpaw had been working out of the Triple-A rotation, but he'll likely be relegated to a low-leverage, multi-inning relief role for Boston after posting a 6.23 ERA and 1.69 WHIP across 13 frames for Worcester. |
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Danny Coulombe Danny Coulombe Heads to IL with neck injury
Mon, May 4, 2026, 2:27 PM
The Red Sox placed Coulombe on the 15-day injured list Monday with cervical spasms.
Analysis: It's unclear how long his neck has been bothering him, but Coulombe last pitched Friday. The lefty has yielded five runs with a 5:3 K:BB over eight innings out of the Boston bullpen this season. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be filled by Alec Gamboa. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Shuffled to 60-day IL
Mon, May 4, 2026, 2:27 PM
The Red Sox transferred Sandoval (biceps/elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
Analysis: While working his way back from the June 2024 internal brace surgery he required on his left elbow, Sandoval hit a setback in late April, when he was pulled off his rehab assignment after experiencing tightness in his left biceps. Though additional testing on his arm revealed nothing overly concerning, Sandoval has yet to restart his throwing program, making it unclear when he might be ready to resume his minor-league assignment. The move to the 60-day IL won't affect Sandoval's timeline for making his Red Sox debut, as he wasn't on track to be activated by late May following the recent setback. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Out of lineup Monday
Mon, May 4, 2026, 1:23 PM
Durbin is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Detroit.
Analysis: It appears to be a routine day off for Durbin, who had started each of the previous 16 contests. The Red Sox will roll out Andruw Monasterio at third base in Monday's series opener. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray To throw bullpen Monday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 7:16 PM
Gray (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: This will be the second throwing session in the last four days for Gray, who threw to batters last Friday. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said the club will evaluate the right-hander and discuss next steps following Monday's session. The first day that Gray can be activated is Wednesday against Detroit, a game for which the Red Sox have not yet named a starter. |
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Moving up to Double-A
Sun, May 3, 2026, 6:43 PM
Eyanson was promoted to Double-A Portland on Sunday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Eyanson will make the leap to the Double-A level after posting a dominant 0.44 ERA and 0.50 WHIP with an impressive 15.2 K/9 over 20.1 innings in five starts with High-A Greenville to open the season. The right-hander was selected by the Red Sox with the 87th overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, and the early results have been nothing short of outstanding for the 21-year-old. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Provides offense in loss
Sun, May 3, 2026, 6:16 PM
Duran went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 extra-inning loss to Houston.
Analysis: Duran launched his third home run of the season in the fifth inning, the second long ball in the last three games. He took over the leadoff spot against right-handers recently and has hit safely in three straight contests after an initial 0-for-13 run over his first three games atop the order. Duran is slashing .186/.246/.310 over 29 games (122 plate appearances). |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Not expected to undergo MRI
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:10 PM
Suarez (hamstring) is hopeful he will be ready to go for his next scheduled start, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Suarez exited his start Sunday against the Astros in the fifth inning with right hamstring tightness, but the left-hander is not expected to be sent for an MRI by the Red Sox. The 30-year-old was confident following Sunday's 3-1 extra-inning loss that he will avoid a stint on the injured list, stating that he dealt with a similar situation last season, per Marcos Grunfeld of ElEmergente.com. Suarez is set to remain in Boston while the team travels to Detroit for a three-game set beginning Monday. The southpaw will be monitored by the training staff, and the hope is that he'll be to go for his next outing, which is tentatively set to come Friday at home versus the Rays. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Dealing with hamstring tightness
Sun, May 3, 2026, 2:38 PM
Suarez was removed from Sunday's start against the Astros due to right hamstring tightness, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Suarez fired four scoreless frames before being forced to depart due to the injury. The severity of the issue isn't yet known, but that fact it isn't an arm injury is an encouraging development. The left-hander's status for his next turn through the rotation, which lines up for next weekend at home versus the Rays, remains unclear. |
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