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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Receiving day off
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 2:32 PM
Contreras is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Miami.
Analysis: Contreras will get some rest in the series finale in Miami after starting each of the previous eight games. Nick Sogard will fill in at first base, and Anthony Seigler will occupy second base for the Red Sox. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Held out again Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 2:29 PM
Rutschman (elbow) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Miami.
Analysis: Rutschman will miss a second straight start after he hyperextended his right elbow on a swing Monday. With a team off day Thursday and the Yankees on the docket this weekend, Rutschman will get some extra rest before likely returning to action Friday. Connor Wong will start behind the dish in the series finale Wednesday. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Goes yard twice against Fish
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 10:25 AM
Gasper went 2-for-2 with two walks and two solo home runs in Tuesday's 7-3 extra-innings win over the Marlins.
Analysis: The switch-hitting catcher continues to swing a hot bat, taking Tyler Phillips deep in the second inning to get the Red Sox on the board before swatting another solo shot off Tyler Zuber in the sixth. Gasper has gone yard a stunning five times in eight games since rejoining the big-league roster Aug. 17, batting .476 (10-for-21) over that span with three doubles, six runs and 12 RBI as the primary DH against right-handed pitching. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Fans seven in Tuesday's no-decision
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 10:21 AM
Tolle didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-3 extra-innings win over the Marlins, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: The 23-year-old southpaw fired 62 of 97 pitches for strikes while extending his streak of starts without being stuck with a loss to nine. Over that stretch, Tolle has produced a 4-0 record with a 2.65 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 67:12 K:BB through 51 innings as he continues to emerge as a top-line starter for Boston. Tolle will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home early next week against the Mariners. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Plays hero in extra innings
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:07 AM
Duran went 1-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Duran blew open a tight game with an 11th-inning grand slam. He's had a down year with a .209/.266/.370 slash line, but Duran has shown a propensity for clutch hits late in games. He leads the majors with 17 RBI in the ninth inning or later. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Rehab moves to Triple-A
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:53 AM
Anthony (finger) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.
Analysis: Anthony's rehab assignment moved south from Double-A Portland, and he played his first game in Triple-A. Just as Anthony homered in his first game in Portland, he did it again for Worcester. He played all nine innings in left field and looks ready to return. A recent report suggested he could be activated ahead of an important four-game series against the Yankees in New York beginning Friday. Boston interim manager Chad Tracy told Ian Browne of MLB.com earlier this week that he "wouldn't completely rule out" Anthony returning Friday. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Managing elbow issue
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 4:24 PM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said that Rutschman will sit out Tuesday's game against Miami due to right elbow irritation, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Boston's skipper noted that Rutschman hyperextended his elbow while taking an aggressive swing in Monday's contest and felt sore afterward. The Red Sox aren't overly concerned about the 28-year-old's elbow, but they'll give him a day off Tuesday as a precaution. Connor Wong will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Friday return in play
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 3:33 PM
Anthony (finger) said Tuesday that he could be ready to return from the 60-day injured list Friday against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: It's unclear whether the Red Sox share the same sentiment, but Anthony appears to be nearing the end of his rehab assignment. The outfielder gone 3-for-11 with one home run and a 2:4 BB:K over his first four rehab contests with Double-A Portland and is moving his rehab to Triple-A Worcester this week. Anthony has been sidelined since early May with a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Exiting starting lineup
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 2:40 PM
Rustchman is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami.
Analysis: The Red Sox have been careful not to overwork Rutschman since he came off the injured list, as this will be his fourth day off in the last two weeks. Connor Wong will do the catching and will bat ninth for Boston. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Rare breather Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 2:37 PM
Durbin is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Marlins.
Analysis: It looks to be a routine day off for Durbin, who started each of the previous 14 contests for the Red Sox. Boston will roll with Nick Sogard at third base and Anthony Seigler at second base Tuesday. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Continuing rehab assignment Tuesday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 10:13 PM
Story (sports hernia) will continue his rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Worcester, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Story had been viewed as candidate to return from the 60-day injured list Monday, but he didn't join the Red Sox for the start of their road trip and looks like he'll remain out for all three games of the team's series in Miami to begin the week. If all goes well during Tuesday's rehab contest, Story -- who has been on the shelf since May 16 -- could be activated at some point during the Red Sox's weekend series in New York versus the Yankees. Since kicking off his rehab assignment with Worcester on Aug. 16, Story has gone 4-for-21 with a 0:5 BB:K while playing exclusively in the field at shortstop. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Collects save No. 30
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:59 PM
Chapman secured the save Monday against Miami, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Chapman gave up his first hit since Aug. 9 versus the Athletics, but he still hung on for the save. The All-Star southpaw hasn't blown a save since June 28 against the Yankees, continuing to show no signs of slowing down at 38 years old. Chapman has a 1.81 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 58:20 K:BB with 30 saves in 32 opportunities over 44.2 innings, and he's three saves away from joining the 400-save club. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Battles control in no-decision
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:49 PM
Suarez didn't factor into the decision against the Marlins on Monday, allowing one run on four hits and four walks in five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Suarez exhibited an uncharacteristic lack of control, issuing a season-worst four free passes, but he was still able to hold Miami in check Monday. The 30-year-old left-hander is still searching for a rhythm since coming off the injured list July 26 with a groin strain, logging a 4.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 20:11 K:BB over his last six starts (27 frames). Suarez, who still has a strong 3.35 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 117:37 K:BB across 118.1 innings in 2026, has a tough road matchup against the division-rival Yankees on tap for this weekend. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Facing hitters Wednesday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 3:57 PM
Whitlock (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday in Miami, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Whitlock has bounced back quickly after landing on the 15-day injured list in mid-August with right elbow inflammation. If all goes well when he faces hitters Wednesday, Whitlock has a chance to avoid a rehab assignment and return to the active roster as soon as this weekend. The right-handed reliever has been terrific this season in a setup role, authoring a 2.05 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 49:7 K:BB across 44 innings. |
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Andruw Monasterio Andruw Monasterio Exiting starting lineup
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 2:03 PM
Monasterio is out of the lineup for Monday's contest in Miami.
Analysis: Monesterio had started at shortstop in each of Boston's last 11 games, but he will get a breather Monday as the Red Sox open up a road trip. Nick Sogard has shifted over to shortstop in Monesterio's stead, and Anthony Seigler will grab a start at second base. Monasterio could soon be headed for a full-time utility role, as Trevor Story (sports hernia) is expected to take over as the Red Sox's primary shortstop once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list later this week. |
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner-Falefa On verge of return
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM
Kiner-Falefa (forearm) could be activated from the 60-day injured list during Boston's series in Miami, which begins Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kiner-Falefa, who has been on the IL since June 19 due to stress reaction in his right forearm, spent last week on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester, going 1-for-13 over four games. Once activated, Kiner-Falefa is expected to step back into a utility role, as teammate Trevor Story (sports hernia) could also come off the injured list during the Marlins series and reclaim the starting job at shortstop. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Could rejoin team in Miami
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:51 AM
Story (sports hernia) could be activated from the 60-day injured list during Boston's series in Miami, which begins Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Story, who hasn't played for the Red Sox since May 14, spent the last week on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester, going 4-for-21 over six games. He finished up the assignment by playing two consecutive days in the field, which is typically a sign that a player is on the verge of coming off the IL. Once activated, Story is expected to be the Red Sox's primary starter at shortstop, although rest days will be built into his schedule initially. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Trio of hits in win
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 9:08 PM
Rafaela went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a steal in Sunday's 5-4 win over San Francisco.
Analysis: Rafaela sprayed a trio of singles, marking his ninth three-hit effort of the season. Through 20 games in August, the 25-year-old is slashing .307/.337/.500 with four homers, 12 RBI, 15 runs and two stolen bases. Overall, the center fielder has taken a major leap offensively in 2026, hitting .289/.328/.464 with 16 homers, 66 RBI, 67 runs and 17 stolen bases across 125 contests. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Goes yard in Sunday's win
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 9:04 PM
Sogard went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Sogard got the Red Sox on the board with a solo homer over the Green Monster in the second inning before adding a double in the fourth frame. The infielder has been on a tear of late, logging multiple hits in five of his past six contests. In 150 plate appearances this season, Sogard is slashing .287/.401/.426 with two homers, nine RBI and 20 runs. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Secures 29th save
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 8:58 PM
Chapman picked up the save Sunday against the Giants. He struck out one over a perfect inning.
Analysis: Entering with a one-run cushion in the ninth inning, Chapman retired the side in order to secure his 29th save. In August, the southpaw has converted all three of his save opportunities, allowing two earned runs across seven innings with an 8:3 K:BB. Overall, Chapman owns a 1.85 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 57:20 K:BB across 43.2 frames this season. |
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