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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Progressing in recovery
Wed, May 20, 2026, 6:08 PM
Crochet (shoulder) threw two innings in an up-and-down bullpen session Wednesday, Christopher Smith of Masslive.com reports.
Analysis: Crochet will throw a brief side session Friday or Saturday before tossing his first live batting practice next week. The 26-year-old southpaw is progressing in his recovery from left shoulder inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list in late April. The Red Sox should have a better sense of Crochet's recovery timeline after his live session next week. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Tumbling down depth chart
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:58 PM
Durbin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Durbin will hit the bench for a third straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher and looks to have at least temporarily ceded primary duties at third base to Nick Sogard, who has covered the position in each of those three contests. After a promising rookie campaign in Milwaukee, Durbin has mustered a lowly .169/.248/.246 slash line with Boston in 2026. His .495 OPS places him last among the 174 players in the majors who have logged at least 150 plate appearances on the season. |
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Andruw Monasterio Andruw Monasterio Heading to bench Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:53 PM
Monasterio is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Isiah Kiner-Falefa will get the nod at shortstop Wednesday, but Monasterio looks to be the Red Sox's preferred option at the position while Trevor Story (sports hernia) is stuck on the injured list. Monasterio had started each of the last six games -- four at shortstop, two at designated hitter -- and went 6-for-22 with three doubles and a run during that stretch. |
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Nick Sogard Nick Sogard Earning more work at 3B
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:51 PM
Sogard will start at third base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Sogard will remain in the lineup for the fourth game in a row and will be making his third start at third base during that stretch. All three of Sogard's starts at the hot corner have come against right-handed pitching, and the 28-year-old may have at least temporarily overtaken the struggling Caleb Durbin as Boston's preferred option at the position. Sogard has three hits in 11 at-bats since being promoted from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, so he has more work to do before cementing himself as an everyday player for a more extended stretch of action. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Sitting in second straight game
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:47 PM
Gasper is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: After a recent stretch of seven starts in eight games, Gasper will hit the bench for the second day in a row. Since being called up from Triple-A Worcester on May 7, Gasper is slashing .355/.375/.419 over 32 plate appearances, and his hot bat could earn him more chances as the Red Sox's designated hitter if Masataka Yoshida (.696 OPS in May) continues his middling production at the plate. |
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner-Falefa Makes rare start
Wed, May 20, 2026, 8:35 AM
Kiner-Falefa started at shortstop and went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Royals. He was also caught stealing.
Analysis: Kiner-Falefa made his first start since May 5, filling in for the injured Trevor Story (groin), who could eventually decide to undergo surgery for a sports hernia. Kiner-Falefa has started just 14 of Boston's 48 games. He's in the mix with a slew of utility infielders that could fill in for Story or slumping infielders Caleb Durbin (.169) and Marcelo Mayer (.219). |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Back in lineup
Wed, May 20, 2026, 8:29 AM
Durbin started at third base and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Tuesday's 7-1 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: Durbin, who returned to the lineup following a two-day break, drove in a run with a single in his first plate appearance. He entered the game on a 1-for-18 (.056) stretch and batting just .165 for the season. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Back in action Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 3:37 PM
Narvaez (finger) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Narvaez was pulled from Sunday's game versus Atlanta with right middle finger soreness and did not play Monday. However, he is feeling well enough to give it a go Tuesday as the Red Sox look to clinch the series win. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Returning to lineup Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 3:35 PM
Rafaela (hamstring) will start in center field and bat second in Tuesday's game versus the Royals.
Analysis: Rafaela didn't start Monday's series opener because of some mild hamstring tightness, but he entered that game as a defensive replacement and will return to the lineup Tuesday. The Gold Glove center fielder has a .918 OPS in May. |
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Andruw Monasterio Andruw Monasterio Makes fourth straight start
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:37 AM
Monasterio started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 in Monday's 3-1 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: Monasterio made a fourth consecutive start at shortstop as a fill-in for Trevor Story (groin), who could be facing surgery. The Red Sox have a few options to deploy at shortstop, but thus far interim manager Chad Tracy has only used Monasterio. He's slashing .256/.301/.397 with eight doubles, one home run, nine RBI and eight runs scored over 83 plate appearances. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Logs two hits in win
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:31 AM
Gasper started at designated hitter and went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 3-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Gasper logged his third multi-hit effort in seven starts since a callup from Triple-A Worcester. Most of the switch-hitter's starts have come as the DH, as Roman Anthony's wrist injury has opened up opportunities for both Gasper and Masataka Yoshida. With news that the Red Sox paused Anthony's rehab after he experienced lingering pain while attempting to swing a bat Monday, Gasper could be a regular presence for the immediate future. It helps that he's hit so well, too, going 10-for-30 with two doubles, two RBI and three runs scored over eight contests. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Homers again in win Monday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:00 AM
Contreras went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 3-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Contreras got the scoring started in this one, depositing a sinker from Seth Lugo over the fence for a two-run shot in the sixth inning. It was Contreras' second homer in the last three games and his 10th of the season. He's leading the team with an .841 OPS and now has 10 long balls, 27 RBI, 21 runs scored, one stolen base and a 20:51 BB:K across 189 plate appearances. Contreras is in the 91st percentile or better in xwOBA, xSLG, barrel rate and bat speed. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Lowers ERA to 0.54 with 11th save
Tue, May 19, 2026, 7:48 AM
Chapman recorded the save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Royals, striking out one with no walks in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Chapman set down Starling Marte, Jac Caglianone and Isaac Collins in order on 14 pitches to pick up his 11th save of the season. The left-hander hasn't allowed a run since April 4 and extended his scoreless streak to 12.2 innings. On the season, he owns a microscopic 0.54 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB across 16.2 innings. Opponents are batting just .125 against Chapman with a 34.4 percent strikeout rate. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Records season-high nine strikeouts
Tue, May 19, 2026, 7:36 AM
Gray (5-1) earned the win Monday against the Royals, allowing one run on five hits and one walk with nine strikeouts across six innings.
Analysis: Gray picked up his third straight win in his third start since returning from a short stint on the injured list with a strained right hamstring. He's been limited to 80 pitches or fewer in all three outings, but Gray has been extremely efficient, surrendering just two runs on 11 hits and four walks across 17 innings during that span. He generated season highs in whiffs (12) and strikeouts (nine) against the Royals on Monday and now owns a 2.93 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB across 40 innings. The right-hander's next scheduled start is slated to come Sunday at home against the Twins. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Seeing steady reps since call-up
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:58 PM
Gasper will start at designated hitter and bat second in Monday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: After not playing in either of the Red Sox's first two games following his May 7 call-up from Triple-A Worcester, Gasper has proceeded to start in seven of the team's subsequent eight contests. He's largely been the beneficiary of other players missing time with injuries, but Gasper has capitalized on his opportunities thus far, slashing .320/.346/.400 since his promotion. Gasper could return to the bench Tuesday if either or both of Carlos Narvaez (finger) and Ceddanne Rafaela (hamstring) are cleared to start. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Sitting for second straight day
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:54 PM
Durbin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Nick Sogard will get the nod at third base for Durbin for the second day in a row, perhaps hinting that the latter is on shaky ground atop the depth chart. After posting a .721 OPS as a rookie with Milwaukee in 2025, Durbin has struggled mightily at the dish during his first season in Boston, slashing just .165/.247/.245 with a 15.5 percent strikeout rate -- up 5.6 percentage points from his 2025 regular season -- over 155 plate appearances. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Out Monday with tight hammy
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:51 PM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said that Rafaela is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals due to "a little bit of tightness in his hamstring," Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Rafaela is experiencing some discomfort in his leg after a busy weekend in Atlanta both on the bases and in the outfield, but the Red Sox aren't concerned about their everyday center fielder requiring a stint on the injured list. Tracy said that Rafaela will receive treatment Monday, and the expectation is that the 25-year-old will be back in the lineup Tuesday. Jarren Duran will slide over from his usual spot in left field to cover center field in the series opener in Kansas City. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Not starting in series opener
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:45 PM
Narvaez (finger) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Narvaez will get at least one game off after he exited in the sixth inning of Sunday's 8-1 loss to Atlanta due to right middle finger discomfort. X-rays on Narvaez's finger came back negative, so the Red Sox are viewing him as day-to-day for the time being. Connor Wong will get the nod behind the dish in Monday's series opener against the Royals. |
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Connor Wong Connor Wong Checking back into starting nine
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:44 PM
Wong (ankle) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Carlos Narvaez (finger) is on the bench for the series opener after exiting Sunday's 8-1 loss to Atlanta, but Wong is feeling well enough to make his first start since Wednesday following a recent bout with a right ankle injury. Wong came off the bench to replace Narvaez in Sunday's contest, going 1-for-2 with a run scored. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Still sore when swinging bat
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:38 PM
Anthony (wrist) was still sore when taking some swings Monday and will not swing a bat again until at least Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox had been hopeful that Anthony could take a big step forward with the resumption of a hitting progression Monday, but instead the team is forced to pump the brakes on his rehab. Until Anthony is able to ramp up his swinging without issue, there will not be a timetable for his return to action. He's been sidelined since early May. |
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