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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Next start pushed to Saturday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:37 AM
Gray said that he will make his next start on nine days' rest Saturday against the Orioles in Baltimore, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Gray would have lined up for two starts this week after making his most recent appearance in this past Wednesday's loss to the Marlins, but the Red Sox will instead build in some extended rest for the top arm in their rotation as the regular season winds down. The 36-year-old righty clarified Sunday that he's not dealing with any specific physical concerns, though he feels the extra time off will be beneficial in the long run. As a result of Gray being pushed back in the schedule, the Red Sox will need to add a spot starter to the mix for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. |
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Raymond Burgos Raymond Burgos Returns to minors after doubleheader
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 9:00 AM
The Red Sox optioned Burgos to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
Analysis: Burgos was up as the 27th man on the roster for Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. He was knocked around for five runs over 2.1 innings in the second game of the twin bill and will now rejoin the bullpen at Worcester. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Moves to first base mid-game
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 8:13 AM
Sogard moved from second to first base in the seventh inning Sunday after Willson Contreras was removed with a hamstring injury. The former went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Analysis: Sogard survived Sunday's roster transactions to accommodate the returns for Trevor Story and Roman Anthony. He should share second base with Andruw Monasterio for now but could lose out when Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm) is ready to return. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Two hits in return
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 8:07 AM
Story started at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 16-1 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Story was activated Sunday after a lengthy stay on the injured list due to a sports hernia. He's expected to resume his role as the everyday shortstop while Boston seeks to clinch a spot in the postseason. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Dealing with hamstring tightness
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 4:52 PM
Contreras (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's 16-1 loss to the Yankees in the seventh inning, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Contreras was replaced in the field by Andruw Monasterio to open the bottom of the seventh inning. Manager Chad Tracy explained after the game that "hamstring was a little tight" for Contreras, and with the team down 6-0 at that point in the game, he didn't want to "push it" with the first baseman's health. Contreras finished his day 0-for-3 with a strikeout, and he can be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener with Seattle. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Two hits in return
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 3:48 PM
Anthony went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 16-1 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: While there wasn't much to be excited about for Boston on Sunday, Anthony's return to the lineup, following a nearly four-month stint on the IL, was certainly a bright spot. Anthony, who led off for the Red Sox, is expected to serve as their primary DH down the stretch. He's slashing .239/.358/.336 with one homer, 12 runs scored, five RBI and two steals across 134 plate appearances this year. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Rough outing in New York
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 3:44 PM
Suarez (5-4) took the loss Sunday against the Yankees, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Suarez held the Yankees off the board through four innings Sunday before things fell apart with one out in the fifth. The southpaw gave up a two-run single to Paul Goldschmidt before Heliot Ramos extended the lead to 5-0 with a three-run blast. Suarez has been inconsistent since returning from the IL in late July -- he's now given up 11 runs over 15.2 innings in his last three outings. His ERA now sits at 3.64 on the season with a 1.24 WHIP and 119:39 K:BB across 24 starts (123.2 innings). Suarez will look to bounce back his next time out, tentatively scheduled to come on the road against the Orioles. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Returns from injured list
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:48 AM
The Red Sox activated Story (abdomen) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. He is starting at shortstop and batting eighth against the Yankees.
Analysis: The veteran shortstop has been on the shelf since mid-May after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia, but he's back on the active roster after batting .171 (6-for-35) with 11 strikeouts during a 10-game rehab assignment. Story should reclaim the starting job at shortstop, but his .547 OPS in 41 contests prior to the injury and struggles during the rehab stint don't paint an encouraging picture for his offensive potential down the stretch. Still, he had a .741 OPS with 25 homers and 31 steals in 157 games last year, which was his first 20-20 campaign since 2021. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Demoted to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:47 AM
The Red Sox optioned Seigler to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, per Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.
Analysis: As Seigler's playing time continues to go to Nick Sogard, Boston removed him from the active roster and sent him to Worcester. In 171 plate appearances, Seigler is slashing .250/.331/.405 with three homers and 13 RBI this season. Boston activated Trevor Story (abdomen) and Roman Anthony (finger) from the injured list to replace Seigler and Mickey Gasper on the active roster. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Back from injured list
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:43 AM
The Red Sox reinstated Anthony (finger) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. He is batting leadoff as the designated hitter against the Yankees.
Analysis: Anthony has been sidelined since early May due to a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger, but he's been deemed ready to rejoin the Red Sox after posting a .967 OPS during an eight-game rehab assignment. The 22-year-old had yet to get on track in 30 contests prior to the injury, as he had a .229/.354/.321 slash line in his first 130 plate appearances of the season. Anthony should operate as Boston's primary designated hitter now that he's healthy but could also get some reps in the outfield. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Sent to Worcester
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:42 AM
Boston optioned Gasper to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, per Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.
Analysis: With both Trevor Story (abdomen) and Roman Anthony (finger) being reinstated from their long-term IL stints, Gasper was forced off the active roster. Despite being sent down, the 30-year-old had been raking as over his last seven games, slashing .538/.714/1.231 with two homers and four RBI in 20 plate appearances. |
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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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