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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Expected back Monday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 11:44 AM
Boston is expecting Whitlock (paternity leave) to return to the team Monday, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Analysis: Whitlock has been away from the team since Friday while welcoming his second child into the world. The righty reliever appears in line to be back with Boston for the team's series opener at home versus Milwaukee. Whitlock has yet to give a up a run through three outings spanning three innings this season. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Enters Sunday's lineup
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:31 AM
Yoshida will start in left field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against San Diego, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Yoshida will be making his first appearance of the series and just the fourth through nine regular-season games. Roman Anthony moves from left field to DH, while Jarren Duran replaces the idle Ceddanne Rafaela in center field. Yoshida is 0-for-9 with six walks in 2026. |
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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Getting second opinion
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:14 AM
Oviedo (elbow) will seek a second opinion April 7 after an initial MRI was inconclusive, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ovideo was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday following a diminished-velocity appearance out of the bullpen last Monday when he allowed four runs, six hits, two home runs and walk over 3.2 innings. The right-hander will meet with Dr. Keith Meister, who performed Tommy John elbow surgery on Ovideo in late 2023. That surgery forced him to miss the entire 2024 season and a good chunk of 2025. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Struggles continue
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:04 AM
Story went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Padres.
Analysis: Much like 2025, Story is off to a poor start. A hitless streak reached 16 at-bats Saturday with two of those plate appearances coming with runners in scoring position. The shortstop is 1-for-11 in such situations and batting .108 (4-for-37) with just two RBI through eight contests. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 8:49 AM
Rafaela is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Analysis: Rafaela started the previous five games and posted a .779 OPS with a homer, an additional RBI and additional run scored, but he'll receive the day off Sunday. Jarren Duran will shift to center field and Roman Anthony to designated hitter, allowing Masataka Yoshida to pick up a start in left. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Triples in loss to San Diego
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:56 PM
Anthony went 2-for-4 with a triple in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Padres.
Analysis: After being stuck in a 1-for-17 slump earlier this week, Anthony is 4-for-9 with a solo home run, triple and one run scored over his last three appearances. Boston's offense as a whole continues to struggle, as the Red Sox have scored two runs or fewer in four of their last six games. Through eight games, Anthony is slashing .267/.333/.433 across 33 plate appearances. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Takes loss against San Diego
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:50 PM
Chapman (0-1) took the loss Saturday against the Padres, allowing one run on two hits with one strikeout across one inning.
Analysis: With the game tied 2-2 headed into the ninth inning, manager Alex Cora brought on Chapman, but the closer allowed a double to Fernando Tatis followed by an RBI single from Ramon Laureano to give San Diego the 3-2 lead. Chapman now owns a 2.25 ERA and 3:1 K:BB across four innings this season. He's 2-for-2 on save chances. |
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Connelly Early Connelly Early Goes four innings Saturday
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:45 PM
Early did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Padres, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks with four strikeouts across four innings.
Analysis: Early labored through four innings, needing 88 pitches to do so, and struggled with his command. San Diego's sputtering offense was unable to do much with the baserunners, pushing across just two runs against Early. Through two starts, Early owns a 2.89 ERA and 10:6 K:BB across 9.1 innings. Early's next start will likely come next weekend in St. Louis. |
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Triston Casas Triston Casas Nearing swinging progression
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 12:27 PM
Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Casas (knee) will begin a swinging progression Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Cora added that Casas' intercostal strain isn't as significant as the team initially believed, so it shouldn't have too much of an impact on his return timeline while he recovers from patellar tendon surgery. The Red Sox haven't moved him to the 60-day injured list yet, so the door remains open for Casas to return sometime before late May. |
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Jedixson Paez Jedixson Paez Returned to Red Sox
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 10:47 AM
Paez cleared waivers Saturday and was returned to the Red Sox, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Analysis: The White Sox selected Paez during the Rule 5 Draft, but he was DFA'd by the club after giving up six earned runs on four hits and three walks in just three innings. The 22-year-old had never pitched an inning above the High-A level before debuting for Chicago, so the Red Sox may send him back down to High-A or Double-A now that he's back in the organization. |
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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Works clean eighth inning
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:50 AM
Slaten struck out one over a perfect inning to earn a hold in Friday's 5-2 win over San Diego.
Analysis: Slaten pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning to earn his second hold in three appearances this season, both of which set up saves for closer Aroldis Chapman. Coming off a 2025 season affected by a shoulder injury, a healthy Slaten will be a vital piece of the bullpen's setup crew in 2026. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Breaks drought
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:38 AM
Durbin went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 5-2 win over the Padres.
Analysis: Durbin, who was 0-for-18 on the road to start his stay in a Red Sox uniform, heard a smattering of boos Friday when introduced prior to Boston's home-opener. The boos grew a little louder after he hit into an inning-ending double play in the second inning. Durbin then turned the boos into cheers in his next plate appearance when he drove in the Red Sox's second run with a two-out RBI single. Despite the shaky start, Durbin will continue to be the primary starter at third base with the opportunity to build off his contribution to Friday's win. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Hits first homer with new club
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 4:54 PM
Contreras went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 5-2 win over the Padres.
Analysis: Contreras hit what proved to be the game-winning home run off Michael King in the sixth inning. The veteran has gone just 4-for-23 to start the year but appears to be finding his groove, hitting safely in each of the past three games. He's tallied 20-plus homers in six of his 10 major-league seasons, including four of the past five, and is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he posted a career-best 80 RBI. |
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Marcelo Mayer Marcelo Mayer Sparks offense in win
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 4:18 PM
Mayer went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 5-2 win over the Padres.
Analysis: Mayer doubled and scored in the third inning before adding a two-run homer in the sixth. The long ball was particularly impressive, coming in his first at-bat against a lefty this season after he went just 4-for-26 against southpaws in 2025. The 23-year-old is off to an encouraging start, going 5-for-17 with four extra-base hits and five runs scored through seven games. Entering last season as one of the game's top prospects, he still offers upside as a potential post-hype sleeper in 2026. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Secures second save
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 3:56 PM
Chapman earned the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Padres, allowing no hits and one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Chapman was called on to protect a three-run lead and slammed the door despite throwing just 11 of 21 pitches for strikes. The veteran has picked up where he left off after a superb 2025 campaign, tossing three scoreless frames and converting both of his save opportunities to start the season. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Logs quality start in win
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 3:50 PM
Gray (1-0) earned the win against the Padres on Friday, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks with three strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Gray allowed two runs in the fifth inning but held the Padres scoreless otherwise en route to his first quality start in a Red Sox uniform. While the veteran generated just eight whiffs on 87 pitches, it was a solid rebound after he lasted only four frames in his season debut Saturday. He's posted an 8:1 K:BB through 10 innings to open the 2026 campaign and lines up for a home matchup against the Brewers next week. |
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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Lands on IL with elbow strain
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:42 AM
The Red Sox placed Oviedo on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right elbow strain, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Oviedo's velocity in his first appearance out of the bullpen was down considerably, and the IL move offers an explanation. Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Oviedo has undergone X-rays and an MRI, and those results would be compared to previous imaging, per Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Goes on paternity leave
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:25 AM
The Red Sox placed Whitlock on the paternity leave list Friday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Whitlock will be away for the next 1-to-3 days while welcoming a new addition to the family. The setup man has made three scoreless appearances out of the Boston bullpen in the early going this season, recording one hold with a 4:2 K:BB. |
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Zack Kelly Zack Kelly Summoned from minors
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:18 AM
The Red Sox recalled Kelly from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Kelly was a late cut in spring training but gets an early opportunity with the big club. The right-hander put up a 4.58 ERA and 35:12 K:BB over 35.1 frames for the Red Sox last season. He'll operate in middle relief. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Hitless in loss
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 8:47 AM
Durbin went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Durbin is one of many Red Sox hitters to have stumbled out of the gate. Following a fifth consecutive hitless performance, Boston's primary third baseman is 0-for-18 with five strikeouts and one walk. |
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