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Tommy Kahnle Tommy Kahnle DFA'd by Boston
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 9:44 PM
The Red Sox designated Kahnle for assignment following Tuesday's loss to the Nationals, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The decision to remove Kahnle from the 40-man roster comes shortly after he gave up four earned runs on four hits and a walk in the eighth inning of Tuesday's contest, giving the righty an 8.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP through nine innings on the year. Alec Gamboa is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday to claim the vacant bullpen spot. |
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Alec Gamboa Alec Gamboa Promotion coming
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 9:35 PM
The Red Sox are expected to recall Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Gamboa has fired 1.2 scoreless frames across his two MLB appearances this season, and he's given up just two runs in 10 Triple-A innings since the beginning of June. He'll provide Boston's bullpen with a fresh arm and will likely be limited to low-leverage work with the Red Sox. |
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Connelly Early Connelly Early Dealing with elbow issue
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 8:04 PM
Early left Tuesday's contest versus Washington in the fifth inning due to left elbow discomfort, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Early exited after tossing four scoreless frames, and the reason for his departure was initially unknown. It is now understood to be an elbow issue, which is never a particularly easy pill to swallow for fantasy managers. Early will undergo additional imaging Wednesday to get an official diagnosis, per Cotillo, but he could be set for a stint on the injured list. |
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Connelly Early Connelly Early Exits early Tuesday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 7:35 PM
Early (undisclosed) was removed from Tuesday's contest against the Nationals in the fifth inning, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Early pitched four scoreless innings, surrendering three hits and two walks while striking out five batters before he was replaced on the mound by Danny Coulombe to open the top of the fifth. It's unclear what caused his departure, but the 24-year-old will finish his night having tossed 38 of his 61 total pitches for strikes. More information on Early's status will likely be provided in the near future. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Beginning assignment Thursday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 5:45 PM
Sogard (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: It's still unknown whether Sogard will begin his rehab assignment at Double-A or Triple-A, but either way, the 28-year-old's return to game action will mark significant progress in his recovery. He's been on the shelf since June 3 due to an oblique strain and could be cleared to return from the injured list before the All-Star break to help stabilize a Boston infield unit that has been hit hard by injuries recently. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Making most of opportunity
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 7:20 AM
Seigler started at second base and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-3 win over Washington.
Analysis: Seigler made a seventh consecutive start Monday and has hit safely in all seven. He's 11-for-23 with three doubles, a home run, three RBI, one steal and five runs during the streak. Injuries to Trevor Story (abdomen) and Marcelo Mayer (forearm) have created an opportunity for Seigler. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Fans eight in fourth win
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 11:16 PM
Suarez (4-3) earned the win Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings in a 6-3 win over the Nationals. He struck out eight.
Analysis: Suarez surrendered a leadoff homer to James Wood but settled in over the middle innings before allowing a two-run double to CJ Abrams in the sixth frame, though the southpaw still was credited with a quality start and the win. Monday capped off a stellar June, during which Suarez posted a 2.10 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB across 30 innings (five starts). The 30-year-old will take a 2.94 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 92:26 K:BB across 104 innings (18 starts) into his next outing, tentatively scheduled for Sunday against the Angels. |
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Andruw Monasterio Andruw Monasterio Stuck in bench role
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:39 PM
Monasterio is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Though Marcelo Mayer (forearm) recently joined fellow infielders Trevor Story (sports hernia), Nick Sogard (oblique) and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm) on the injured list, Monasterio hasn't been able to gain a foothold in the Boston lineup. Monasterio will remain on the bench for the fifth game in a row while the Red Sox go with Anthony Seigler and Tsung-Che Cheng as their starters in the middle infield. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Hits four innings in rehab start
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 9:51 AM
Sandoval (biceps) struck out three and allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk across four innings Sunday in his rehab start with Triple-A Worcester.
Analysis: Sandoval built up to 60 pitches (40 strikes) in Sunday's appearance, his fifth minor-league start since he resumed a rehab assignment June 5. He generated five whiffs in the outing and averaged 92.8 mph with his four-seam fastball, down one mph from his average with the Angels during the 2024 season before he underwent internal brace surgery that June. The 29-year-old southpaw is now well removed from the elbow procedure, but a bout with biceps soreness during his rehab assignment in April continued to delay his Red Sox debut. Sandoval's current 30-day rehab window will come to an end Saturday, so he'll likely make one more start with either Worcester or Double-A Portland before coming off the 60-day injured list. With Jake Bennett having excelled as the Red Sox's No. 5 starter over the past few weeks, Sandoval might have to settle for a multi-inning relief role once he gets activated. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Swipes two bags in win
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 10:18 PM
Durbin went 1-for-4 with two RBI, two stolen bases and one run scored in Sunday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Durbin opened the scoring with a two-run single in the fourth inning. He has gone 17-for-39 (.436) over his last 11 games, a span that includes three home runs, eight RBI and four steals. The third baseman is now batting .230 with a .664 OPS, six homers, nine steals, 34 RBI, 30 runs scored, 17 doubles and a triple over 75 contests this season. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Takes second blown save
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 10:16 PM
Chapman allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk while striking out two over one inning to take a blown save in Sunday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Chapman continued a rough patch of performances. He's now allowed six runs (five earned) over his last five innings, a span that includes both of his blown saves and two of his three losses this season. He was able to avoid the loss Sunday, as the Red Sox went on to win in 10 innings. Despite the recent hiccups, Chapman still has a 2.19 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB across 24.2 innings while converting 16 of 18 save chances this season. He doesn't appear to be at risk of losing the closing job yet, though he has pitched three of the last four days and may be due a rest day soon. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Carries no-hit bid into eighth
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 10:11 PM
Gray allowed one hit and one walk while striking out nine over 7.1 scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Yankees on Sunday.
Analysis: Gray was pulled after giving up a one-out single to Amed Rosario in the eighth inning to end the no-hit bid. Gray threw 64 of 97 pitches for strikes in this dominant outing, which was also his sixth straight quality start. In that span, the right-hander has given up just nine runs with a 41:10 K:BB over 39.2 innings. He's at a 2.69 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 75:21 K:BB through 83.2 innings over 15 starts this season. His last strikeout in this start was also the 2,000th of his career. Gray's next start is projected to be a favorable road matchup against the Angels. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Omitted from lineup
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 4:45 PM
Duran is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Duran has gone 3-for-37 with a 3:13 BB:K over his last 10 games, so the Red Sox will spare the left-handed-hitting outfielder from a matchup with a southpaw starter (Carlos Rodon) while he's stuck in an extended rut at the dish. Nate Eaton will replace Duran in left field and will bat leadoff. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Back atop depth chart
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 4:40 PM
Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Though he'll take a seat for the series finale while Connor Wong gets a turn behind the plate, Narvaez may have reclaimed the No. 1 catcher job for Boston. The Red Sox optioned the slumping Mickey Gasper to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, leaving Narvaez and Wong as the only backstops on the active roster. Narvaez started three of the previous four contests, going 2-for-8 with a double while also reaching base on a hit-by-pitch. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Shifts to 60-day IL
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 4:04 PM
The Red Sox transferred Anthony (finger/wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Analysis: The 22-year-old has already been shelved nearly two months due to a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger, so the move to the 60-day IL won't affect his return timeline. Interim manager Chad Tracy said Wednesday that Anthony hasn't made significant progress in his recovery recently, so the outfielder is likely to be out through at least the All-Star break. |
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Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez Reinstated from IL
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 3:38 PM
The Red Sox activated Gonzalez (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Sunday. He'll start at designated hitter and bat fifth in the Red Sox's series finale versus the Yankees.
Analysis: Gonzalez is ready to make his 2026 MLB debut after fully recovering from the shoulder surgery he underwent in March. The 29-year-old was a key contributor for the Red Sox during the 2025 regular season with a .305/.343/.483 slash line in 341 plate appearances, and his return from the IL could provide a much-needed boost for a banged-up Boston lineup. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Sent back to Triple-A
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 3:30 PM
The Red Sox optioned Gasper to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The 30-year-old had received fairly regular playing time between catcher and designated hitter since about mid-May, but his .486 OPS in 17 games this month will result in him being demoted. Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) was reinstated from the injured list and will take over Gasper's spot on the 26-man active roster. |
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Romy Gonzalez Romy Gonzalez Expected back Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 2:13 PM
Gonzalez (shoulder) is expected to be reinstated from the injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Gonzalez has been on the shelf all season after undergoing shoulder surgery in March, but he's good to join the Red Sox after going 2-for-18 with two walks and a homer during his six-game rehab assignment. The 29-year-old had a career-best .826 OPS in 96 regular-season games last season and could carve out regular playing time in a Boston infield that is without Trevor Story (abdomen), Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm), Marcelo Mayer (forearm) and Nick Sogard (oblique). |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Homers in win
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 10:01 AM
Yoshida went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Yoshida started it early with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning. It was just the second homer of the season for Yoshida, who has been deployed as a leadoff four times within the last two weeks. Overall, the outfielder's role hasn't changed since the start of the season, even with the continued absence of Roman Anthony (finger). He's been limited mostly to designated hitter and pinch-hitting opportunities. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Holds lead Saturday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:44 AM
Whitlock earned a hold Saturday, retiring all three batters faced on seven pitches (five strikes) in the eighth inning of a 4-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Whitlock was the bridge to Aroldis Chapman, recording his third hold in his last four appearances and 12th of the season. Since returning from the injured list June 9, Whitlock has allowed one run on six hits with zero walks while striking out five over seven innings. If the Red Sox eventually trade Chapman, which is looking increasingly likely, Whitlock could be the favorite to take over as Boston's closer. |
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