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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner-Falefa Shifts to 60-day IL
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 5:50 PM
The Red Sox transferred Kiner-Falefa (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: In other moves Tuesday, the Red Sox reinstated and activated Adley Rutschman (wrist) from the 10-day injured list while they designated Jake Rogers for assignment. Kiner-Falefa has not played since June 18 while recovering from a stress reaction in his left forearm and his eligibility to return has been pushed to Aug. 19. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Starting and batting third
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 5:45 PM
The Red Sox reinstated Rutschman (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and added him to the active Major League roster, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Rutschman is making his Red Sox debut Tuesday as the starting catcher while batting third. The catcher has been out with a wrist inflammation since July 19, which has kept him from playing for his new team that acquired him Aug. 3. In corresponding moves Tuesday, the Red Sox designated Jake Rogers for assignment and transferred Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm) to the 60-day injured list. |
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Jake Rogers Jake Rogers DFA'd by Boston
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 5:42 PM
Boston designated Rogers for assignment on Tuesday, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.
Analysis: With Adley Rutschman being activated, the Red Sox will operate with just two catchers, as Rogers has been DFA'd. Rogers played in just two games for Boston, going 3-for-6 with two doubles, an RBI, four runs scored, a walk and two strikeouts. The 31-year-old will need to find a new home, possibly his fourth different organization this year, once he clears waivers. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Suffers tough-luck loss
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:22 PM
Gray (14-3) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Gray opened with four scoreless frames before allowing a run in each of the fifth and sixth innings, losing to the Blue Jays for the second time in his past four outings. The veteran hurler still managed to log his 15th quality start of the season, a feat he's accomplished in each of his past two turns after stumbling at the end of July. He'll take a 2.79 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 110:33 K across 125.2 innings this season into a road matchup with the Pirates this weekend. |
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Latches on with Red Sox
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:16 PM
Boston signed McSweeney to a minor-league contract Monday, Andrew Parker of Sox Prospects reports.
Analysis: McSweeney fared well pitching with Triple-A Jacksonville a season ago, working to a 2.21 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 42:23 K:BB across 61 innings. It remains to be seen whether he'll report to Double-A Portland or Triple-A Worcester, per Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette but he'll serve as organizational depth either way. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Expected to be active Tuesday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 4:39 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Monday that Rutschman (wrist) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman has travelled with the Red Sox to Toronto to undergo multiple workouts, but it looks like the 28-year-old catcher is on track to make his debut with Boston at the Rogers Centre. His return means less reps behind home plate will be available for both Connor Wong and Jake Rogers, though Rutschman could be deployed as the designated hitter for the first few games back from the IL upon his reinstatement. |
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Andruw Monasterio Andruw Monasterio Receiving evening off
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 3:04 PM
Monasterio is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: On Sunday, interim manager Chad Tracy told Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald that he planned to give Monasterio a day off in the near future, and the skipper settled on Monday's series opener in Toronto for giving the shortstop a breather. Nick Sogard will slide over from second base to replace Monasterio, who had produced a robust .344/.408/.492 slash line with one home run, one stolen base, 14 RBI and nine runs while starting in each of the Red Sox's previous 17 games. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Moves past illness, rejoins lineup
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:59 PM
Yoshida (illness) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: After sitting out the previous two games while recovering from a bug that had been making its way around the Red Sox clubhouse, Yoshida has made enough progress in his recovery from the ailment to rejoin the lineup. The Red Sox will hope that the abbreviated absence won't disrupt Yoshida's rhythm at the plate; over his last seven games, he's gone 10-for-27 with a home run, three doubles, two walks, seven RBI and five runs. |
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Eli White Eli White Fills in at right field
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:19 AM
White started in right field and went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: White made a second consecutive start in right field, as Wilyer Abreu operated as the designated hitter Sunday following a day off Saturday due to lower-leg soreness. White was acquired from Atlanta at the trade deadline and will fill in where needed in the outfield. Since joining Boston, he's appeared in six games (two starts) and gone 3-for-11 with a walk, an RBI and three runs. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Returns Sunday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:14 AM
Abreu started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Abreu, who was held out of Saturday's lineup with lower-leg soreness, was back in action Sunday but did not play the field. His fifth-inning sacrifice fly gave Boston a 3-2 lead before the A's came back late. It was the sixth consecutive game with an RBI for Abreu, who was delivered 10 runs during that stretch. The two-time Gold Glove winning outfielder was replaced in the right field by Eli White the last two games. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Allows one run in bulk relief
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 6:42 PM
Bello did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics, allowing one run on three hits and no walks with four strikeouts over four innings.
Analysis: Bello threw 34 of 51 pitches for strikes with seven whiffs and departed in line for a potential win before the Athletics rallied late. The 27-year-old continues to pitch well in a relief role, allowing just two earned runs over 22.2 innings since July 12. He owns a 4.84 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 64:27 K:BB across 83.2 frames overall this season, including eight starts and 10 relief appearances. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Traveling with team
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 3:49 PM
Rutschman (wrist) will travel with the Red Sox to Toronto and will go through a series of workouts to gauge the progress of his rehab assignment, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Rutschman reported to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday and went 1-for-5 with two walks, a double, two RBI and two runs in his two rehab games with the Woo Sox. He caught just five frames Saturday and served as the designated hitter Sunday, and it remains to be seen if the Red Sox will reinstate him without Rutschman having caught a full game. He won't be activated from the injured list Monday but could make his debut for Boston later in the week if his workouts go well. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Battling illness
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 10:37 AM
Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics due to an illness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said that a bug has been making its way around the clubhouse, and Yoshida appears to be the latest victim. Though the veteran slugger will remain out of the starting nine for a second straight game, he may have been on the bench anyway as the Red Sox give Wilyer Abreu (calf/shin) a day off from playing defense by keeping his bat in the lineup at designated hitter. |
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Seth Martinez Seth Martinez Gets call to majors
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:50 AM
The Red Sox selected Martinez's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Boston optioned left-hander Raymond Burgos to Triple-A to clear room for Martinez, who is up with the big club for the first time this season. Over 34 appearances (nine starts) at Worcester, Martinez produced a 5.46 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 52:20 K:BB in 62.2 innings. He'll be capable of covering multiple innings in Sunday's game against the Athletics as the Red Sox deploy a bullpen day. |
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Raymond Burgos Raymond Burgos Sent back to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:47 AM
The Red Sox optioned Burgos to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox will swap Burgos out for a fresh bullpen arm in Seth Martinez, whose contract was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move. After getting called up Friday, Burgos made three-inning relief appearances on consecutive days, giving up two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out four and earning his first MLB save. |
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Connor Wong Connor Wong Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:18 AM
Wong is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Wong will give way to Jake Rogers behind the plate after starting four of Boston's previous five contests. Though he remains the top option on the depth chart for now, Wong will move into the No. 2 role as soon as the rehabbing Adley Rutschman (wrist) is deemed ready to make his Red Sox debut. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Sitting against righty
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:16 AM
Yoshida is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After taking a seat against Athletics left-hander Gage Jump in Saturday's 7-3 loss, the left-handed hitter now finds himself on the bench versus righty J.T. Ginn. Yoshida should still be included in the lineup against righties more often than not, and his absence Sunday looks to be the result of right fielder Wilyer Abreu being eased back in as the Red Sox's designated hitter after a sore calf kept him from playing Saturday. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Receiving afternoon off
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:12 AM
Durbin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: With the Red Sox closing out their series against the Athletics with a day game, Durbin will be given a breather for the first time since June 17. Anthony Seigler will step in at third base for Durbin, who slashed an impressive .329/.408/.534 with eight home runs, nine steals, 34 runs and 28 RBI over his stretch of 45 consecutive starts. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Kicks off rehab assignment
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:11 AM
Rutschman (wrist) went 1-for-2 with two walks, two RBI and two runs scored for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Analysis: He caught only five innings, but thanks to Worcester's offensive explosion -- they won 19-0 -- Rutschman got four plate appearances. He also threw out a runner attempting to steal. The veteran backstop is expected to operate as Worcester's designated hitter Sunday, per Ian Browne of MLB.com. Following Sunday's game, the Red Sox will evaluate Rutschman to determine if more time in the minors is required before he makes his debut with the big club. |
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Wilyer Abreu Wilyer Abreu Making return to lineup Sunday
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:04 AM
Abreu (calf/shin) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Sunday's game against the Athletics, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Analysis: Abreu was held out of the lineup Saturday for the first time since June 21, getting scratched shortly before the first pitch due to lower-leg swelling and soreness. He's made enough improvement to return to action for the series finale, but the two-time Gold Glove Award winner will be used strictly as a hitter Sunday. Eli White will draw the start in Abreu's usual spot in right field. |
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