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Connelly Early Connelly Early Throws seven scoreless in win
Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:18 PM
Early (3-2) earned the win against the Rays on Friday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out eight over seven scoreless innings.
Analysis: Early escaped a bases-loaded jam with no outs in the third inning and was lights out from there, yielding just two baserunners over his final four frames. He induced only eight whiffs on 96 pitches but filled the zone with 70 strikes in his best outing of the season. The young southpaw has now held opponents to three earned runs or fewer in seven of eight starts, with the lone exception being a five-run hiccup Saturday. He'll carry a 3.16 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB across 42.2 innings into a home matchup against the Phillies next week. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Goes deep in win
Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:01 PM
Rafaela went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Rafaela gave the Red Sox a 2-0 lead with a solo shot off Jesse Scholtens in the fourth inning. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to the month, going 10-for-31 with two home runs, six RBI and two stolen bases through eight games since the calendar flipped to May. On the year, he's slashing .278/.345/.413 with three homers, 16 RBI, 17 runs scored and two steals across 139 plate appearances. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Earns eighth save
Fri, May 8, 2026, 9:04 PM
Chapman earned the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rays, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Chapman was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and slammed the door on 18 pitches. The 38-year-old has been flawless in back-to-back appearances and has now held opponents scoreless in nine straight outings. For the year, he's converted all eight of his save chances while posting a 0.71 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB across 12.2 innings. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Pushed back to next week
Fri, May 8, 2026, 3:28 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Friday that Suarez's (hamstring) next start will come next week "sometime in the Philly series," Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Suarez had to be lifted from his last start with right hamstring tightness. His next turn had been lined up for this weekend against the Rays, but the Red Sox have elected to give the southpaw a bit more rest. Payton Tolle will move up a day to take the ball Saturday, and Brayan Bello will pitch Sunday, either as a traditional starter or bulk reliever. |
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Jack Anderson Jack Anderson Recalled from Triple-A
Fri, May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
The Red Sox recalled Anderson from Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Analysis: Anderson permitted three runs with a 6:2 K:BB over eight innings in an earlier stint with Boston. The 26-year-old is capable of logging multiple innings during his appearances, so he'll offer the bullpen some length. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Throwing, but return not imminent
Fri, May 8, 2026, 10:05 AM
Crochet (shoulder) has resumed playing catch from 60 feet and is making progress in his strengthening program, but the southpaw is unlikely to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible next Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. "We're still strengthening, we're still throwing and we're increasing intensity as he goes," Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Thursday. "So we're just going to continue that track until we feel the strength numbers are where they're supposed to be, he feels good and he can ramp up more."
Analysis: Shortly after being placed on the IL on April 29 due to left shoulder inflammation, Crochet indicated that he wouldn't be shut down from throwing and expressed confidence that he would be ready to return in the minimum 15 days. While he hasn't run into any setbacks, the Red Sox are taking a cautious approach in building their ace back up. Tracy didn't rule out the possibility of Crochet requiring a rehab assignment, though that may not prove to be necessary if he's able to throw off a mound and face hitters within the next week or two. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Receives uptick in playing time
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:20 PM
Yoshida started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Yoshida is getting an opportunity with Roman Anthony (wrist) landing on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Without Anthony, the lefty-batting Yoshida has started two consecutive games and should continue to get work whenever the Red Sox face a right-hander. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Notches third steal
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:16 PM
Abreu went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and one RBI in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Abreu has gone 7-for-26 (.269) over the first seven games of May, and he's added a 6:9 BB:K and four RBI. The outfielder also has two steals over his last three contests, though he's up to just three thefts on four attempts, as running isn't a large part of his game. The outfielder is batting .300 with an .841 OPS, five home runs, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored, six doubles and one triple across 37 contests and has often been the Red Sox's most reliable hitter. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Picks up steal in loss
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:13 PM
Story went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Story has gone 11-for-45 (.244) over his last 11 games, but he's also racked up 14 strikeouts with just one extra-base hit and two steals in that span. The shortstop has struggled significantly so far, batting .204 with a .528 OPS, four steals, two home runs, 18 RBI, 14 runs scored and six doubles over 36 contests. The Red Sox haven't done well as a team, and Story's large contract gives him a bit more leeway to stay in the lineup, especially since other options at shortstop like Andruw Monasterio and Isiah Kiner-Falefa aren't hitting any better. |
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Jack Anderson Jack Anderson Set to return to big leagues
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:11 PM
Anderson is expected to be called up from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Anderson will join the major-league roster for the second time this season, having produced a 3.38 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with six strikeouts over eight innings in three appearances with Boston earlier this season. The right-hander pitched multiple innings in all three of his previous outings with the Red Sox, reaching 52 pitches thrown in his longest appearance April 14 versus the Twins. |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Returns to Triple-A after start
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:05 PM
Bennett was optioned to Triple-A Worcester after Thursday's 8-4 loss to Tampa Bay, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Bennett made his second career major-league start at home versus the Rays, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one batter over 5.1 innings. The southpaw has combined to pitch 10.1 innings while surrendering four runs in two outings with Boston, and he'll likely get another shot with the major-league roster down the road this season. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Recalled from Triple-A
Thu, May 7, 2026, 5:12 PM
The Red Sox recalled Gasper from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: With Roman Anthony (wrist) headed for the IL, Gasper will come up from the minors to add depth to Boston's bench. The 30-year-old backstop owns a .445 OPS through 133 career plate appearances in the big leagues but has performed much better at Worcester, where he's slashed .295/.426/.524 over 27 games. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Officially placed on IL
Thu, May 7, 2026, 5:09 PM
The Red Sox placed Anthony (wrist) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox were holding out hope that Anthony would be able to avoid a trip to the IL after he sprained his wrist during Monday's game, but the team didn't like the idea of playing with a short bench for another few days. The 21-year-old will be eligible to return to the lineup May 15. Until then, Masataka Yoshida figures to continue benefitting from additional starts at DH. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Heading to injured list
Thu, May 7, 2026, 3:33 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Thursday that Anthony (wrist) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Anthony hasn't played since suffering a sprained right wrist in Monday's game versus the Tigers. The injury hasn't gotten worse, but Anthony wasn't going to be able to play for at least a few more days, and the Red Sox didn't want to continue playing a man short. He will have a chance to be activated when first eligible late next week, though that possibility should become clearer over the next few days. Masataka Yoshida will continue to get increased reps at designated hitter while Anthony is shelved. |
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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Reevaluated in two weeks
Thu, May 7, 2026, 3:26 PM
Oviedo (elbow) will be reevaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in two weeks to determine his progress, Marcos Grunfeld of ElEmergente.com reports.
Analysis: Oviedo has been shut down over the past month after being diagnosed with a right flexor strain in early April. The Red Sox will determine the next steps for Oviedo's rehab based on what comes out of the upcoming exam with Dr. Meister. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Getting day off
Thu, May 7, 2026, 1:43 PM
Narvaez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rays.
Analysis: It's a routine day of rest for Narvaez, who started three of the previous four tilts. Connor Wong will do the catching and bat eighth for the Red Sox in Thursday's series opener. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Missing third straight start
Thu, May 7, 2026, 1:42 PM
Anthony (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Anthony will miss a third straight start as he continues to recover from a sprained right wrist. The Red Sox have been optimistic that Anthony can avoid the injured list, but the more this drags out, the likelier an IL stint becomes. Masataka Yoshida is grabbing another start at designated hitter Thursday. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Five shutout innings in return
Wed, May 6, 2026, 9:59 PM
Gray (3-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Tigers, allowing no runs on four hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: After missing about two weeks with a right hamstring strain, Gray worked with a pitch count but showed no signs of rust in his return to the mound. The veteran right-hander tossed 70 pitches in his second scoreless start of 2026, but he still hasn't been able to exceed five strikeouts in any of his six starts. Gray has a 3.54 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB over 28 innings, and he'll look to increase his workload in his next scheduled start versus Philadelphia. |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Another start awaits Thursday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 4:45 PM
Bennett is slated to start Thursday's game against the Rays at Fenway Park, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox welcomed Sonny Gray (hamstring) from the injured list Wednesday, but Bennett will wind up sticking around in the big-league rotation for another turn while the status of Ranger Suarez (hamstring) remains in the flux. Boston is still leaving the door open for Suarez to start either of the final two games of the series versus the Rays, and if that comes to pass, Bennett could be headed back to Triple-A Worcester following Thursday's outing. The 25-year-old lefty turned in a strong performance in his MLB debut last Friday, striking out three while limiting the Astros to one run on five hits and two walks over five innings en route to picking up a win. |
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Undergoes Tommy John surgery
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:56 PM
Valera underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Valera injured his elbow in mid-April while pitching for High-A Greenville, and after an MRI and several consultations, he opted for surgery. The operation will likely knock the 19-year-old out until the second half of the 2027 season. Valera held a 1.93 ERA and 17:4 K:BB over 9.1 frames with Greenville before getting hurt. |
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