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Kutter Crawford Kutter Crawford Likely out for season
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 10:03 PM
The Red Sox haven't provided any recent updates on the status for Crawford (forearm), who is expected to remain on the injured list for the rest of the season, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox announced around the All-Star break that Crawford had resumed playing catch at a distance of approximately 100 feet, but news has been scarce on the right-hander ever since. After his 2025 season came to an early end due to right wrist surgery, Crawford was further setback in the spring by a bout with the flu. He opened the season on the injured list and appeared to be in line for a brief absence, but he was pulled off a rehab assignment in mid-April after experiencing right flexor irritation. Crawford then hit another snag in his recovery in early June, when interim manager Chad Tracy revealed that the 30-year-old experienced renewed tightness in his forearm. Though Crawford is under club control through 2028, he could be a non-tender candidate this winter after having essentially two straight seasons lost to injury. |
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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Resumes facing hitters
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:50 PM
Oviedo (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Oviedo secured a spot on the Red Sox's Opening Day roster, but he missed out on a rotation spot and began the season in the bullpen. He made one 3.2-inning appearance March 30 but hasn't pitched since, as he's been on the shelf for more than five months while recovering from a right flexor strain. Now that he's finally facing hitters again, Oviedo could be close to a rehab assignment. He'll need multiple appearances in the minors to knock off rust, so he may not be a realistic candidate to rejoin the Red Sox bullpen until the final week of September. |
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Eli White Eli White Leads offense in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 7:40 PM
White went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Orioles.
Analysis: White provided all of the club's offense from the ninth spot in the batting order, launching a three-run blast off Kyle Bradish in the second inning. The 32-year-old has drawn four straight starts and is in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, tallying four extra-base hits and eight RBI during that stretch. For the year, he's slashing .246/.291/.404 with six homers, 28 RBI, 27 runs scored and five steals across 196 plate appearances with Atlanta and Boston. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Strikes out 12 in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 7:28 PM
Tolle (9-6) earned the win against the Orioles on Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and no walks with 12 strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Tolle yielded a run in the first inning and then dominated, throwing 70 of 91 pitches for strikes with 17 whiffs. The rookie southpaw tallied his third double-digit strikeout performance of the campaign, and he's now completed at least five frames in each of his nine second-half outings while recording four quality starts. He'll carry a 3.15 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 159:37 K:BB across 137 innings this season into a home matchup with the Royals next weekend. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Earns 33rd save
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 7:22 PM
Chapman earned the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Orioles, allowing one hit and no walks with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Chapman was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and navigated the top of the Orioles' order to close the door. The veteran closer owns a 1.80 ERA in 20 second-half appearances and has now converted 17 straight save chances since his last blown save June 28. On the year, he's 33-for-35 in save opportunities with a 2.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 65:20 K:BB across 48.2 innings. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Likely to pitch in bulk role Monday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:16 AM
Bello is expected to be used as a starter or bulk reliever in Monday's game against the Angels at Fenway Park, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Interim manager Chad Tracy is likely to lean heavily on Bello in some capacity Monday as the Red Sox look to build in an extra day of rest for all five members of their rotation. Though Bello has been tagged for eight runs over 7.1 innings in his last two extended relief appearances, he's performed well on the whole this season when he's been used out of the bullpen, turning in a 2.03 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 14.6 K-BB% across 62 frames. |
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Nate Eaton Nate Eaton Returns to Red Sox
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:46 AM
Boston recalled Eaton from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: In a stint with the big-league club from mid-June to mid-July earlier this season, Eaton slashed just .125/.282/.281 with one homer, five RBI and two stolen bases over 14 games. He's been a bit better in the minors, posting a .756 OPS across 363 plate appearances while swiping 19 bags for Worcester. Eaton's call-up is a corresponding move to Ceddanne Rafaela (quadriceps) being placed on the 10-day IL. |
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner-Falefa Delivers two runs in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:42 AM
Kiner-Falefa started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Orioles.
Analysis: Kiner-Falefa stroked a two-out, two-run double in the seventh inning to account for Boston's final offense. He entered the starting lineup as Nick Sogard moved from second to third base to cover for a slumping Caleb Durbin. With Durbin returning to the hot corner Sunday, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, Sogard moves back to the keystone and Kiner-Falefa returns to the bench. Kiner-Falefa has appeared in four of five games since being activated from the IL on Sept. 1, but only two of those outings have come as a starter. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Lands on injured list
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:41 AM
Boston placed Rafaela on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right quadriceps strain.
Analysis: Rafaela exited Wednesday's loss to Seattle due to what the Red Sox initially labeled as quad tightness. Though the Red Sox initially had optimism that the 25-year-old could avoid a stint on the IL, he'll end up going on the shelf after he was unable to play in any of the team's last three games. Boston recalled Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester to replace Rafaela on the active roster, though Eli White will ikely be the biggest beneficiary in terms of playing time. Since the IL move is retroactive to Thursday, Rafaela could be activated as soon as Sept. 13. |
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Eli White Eli White Breaks scoreless tie
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:34 AM
White started in center field and went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 5-0 win over Baltimore.
Analysis: White broke open a scoreless pitchers' duel with a two-out, two-run single in the top of the sixth inning. He was making a third consecutive start in center field in place of Ceddanne Rafaela (quadriceps) and has hit safely in all three. White will draw a fourth consecutive start Sunday. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Out of lineup Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:15 AM
Abreu isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against Milwaukee, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: With the Brewers sending southpaw Kyle Harrison to the mound, the left-handed hitter will begin the game on the bench despite the fact that he has a better OPS against lefties (.907) than righties (.753) this season. Roman Anthony is handling right field in Abreu's place Sunday, while Andruw Monasterio is getting a turn at DH. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Remaining out of lineup Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:07 AM
Rafaela (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Unless he makes an appearance off the bench Sunday, Rafaela will wind up missing the entire four-game series in Baltimore due to right quad soreness. Eli White will draw another start in center field in place of Rafaela, whom the Red Sox are viewing as day-to-day while remaining optimistic he'll avoid a stint on the injured list, per MLB.com. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Seven shutout innings in 17th win
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 10:08 PM
Gray (17-4) earned the win against the Orioles on Saturday, allowing no runs on three hits and three walks in seven innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Gray stayed dialed in Saturday, pitching at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer for the fifth time in his last six starts. The veteran right-hander has been incredibly consistent all year long, conceding more than three runs just four times across 26 outings. He'll carry an excellent 2.69 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 135:40 K:BB over 150.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance versus the Royals. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Taking a seat Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:40 PM
Durbin is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Orioles on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Durbin will have a rare day off while Nick Sogard starts at the hot corner and Isiah Kiner-Falefa fills in at second base. Durbin has had his ups and downs at the plate this season and has gone 2-for-22 with one steal and a 3:7 BB:K over his last seven outings. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Sitting Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:39 PM
Rutschman is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Orioles on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman will get a breather after going 2-for-8 with two solo home runs and an additional run scored over the first two games of the series against his old team. Connor Wong will start behind home plate Saturday and bat ninth while forming a battery with right-hander Sonny Gray. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 2:37 PM
Rafaela (quadriceps) is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Orioles on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Rafaela will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game while tending to quadriceps soreness, but he could be available off the bench for Saturday's AL East clash. Eli White will once again draw the start in center field and bat eighth. |
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Tanner Houck Tanner Houck Rehab assignment coming
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:50 AM
Houck (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Portland on Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Houck has been throwing at the Red Sox's training facility in Florida and appears ready for the next phase. The team plans to bring the right-hander back as a reliever later this month. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Throws off mound Friday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:45 AM
Crochet (shoulder) threw 16 pitches off a mound Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: This marks the first time Crochet has pitched off a mound in over three months. He's next scheduled to throw another mound session Tuesday. The plan is to have Crochet return later this month as a reliever, a role he's familiar with from his time at the University of Tennessee. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Records 32nd save Friday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:24 PM
Chapman earned the save in Friday's 1-0 win over Baltimore, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Friday's AL East clash was a low-scoring affair, and Chapman was brought out for a second consecutive night to secure the win for Boston. The veteran southpaw needed 11 pitches (six strikes) to get through the frame, striking out Gunnar Henderson in the process for his 32nd save of the season, matching his total from the 2025 regular season. Chapman has a 1.89 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB over 19 innings since the All-Star break, securing 13 saves in the process. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Blanks Baltimore over seven frames
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:20 PM
Suarez (6-4) earned the win against the Orioles on Friday, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out three across seven scoreless innings.
Analysis: Friday was a nice bounce-back performance from Suarez after his last outing against the Yankees on Sunday, when he allowed six runs over 5.1 innings in a loss. The veteran southpaw induced only three whiffs, but he also recorded 10 groundouts while allowing one baserunner in five of the seven frames he pitched, needing only 91 pitches (61 strikes) in that span. It was Suarez's first scoreless start while tossing six or more innings since June 19 against the Mariners. His next start is lined up for next week at home against the Angels. |
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