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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Eventful night in loss
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 8:43 AM
Contreras went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a home run and two RBI in Monday's 8-6 loss to Milwaukee. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: Contreras delivered his first multi-hit game and was involved in all four innings in which the Red Sox scored, but the event causing the most drama was the HBP. He was buzzed by a fastball that barely struck his hand in the third inning, but it fired up Contreras -- it was the 24th time he's been hit by a pitch by Brewers pitchers over the years, and he had a message. "They always say, 'I'm not trying to hit you.' That gets old," Contreras told Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. "So next time they hit me again, I'm going to take one of them out. That's the message." Contreras has turned around a slow start, going 7-for-21 over the last six contests, and he's reached base safely in nine of 10 games played (.409 OBP) to go along with three extra-base hits and four RBI. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Moved down order
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 8:19 AM
Story batted fifth and went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 8-6 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Red Sox manager Alex Cora dropped Story from second to fifth in the order, and the move paid dividends early, when Story singled in a run in the first inning. He later drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. While Story's offense (.130 average, .143 with RISP) has been a contributing factor to the team's malaise, it's far from the lone issue tormenting Boston which is an MLB-worst 2-8 due to a variety of reasons. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Another poor outing Monday
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 10:56 PM
Bello took a no-decision Monday against the Brewers, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks in 3.1 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: After being torched by the Astros for five earned runs in his season debut, Bello struggled once again in his second start. Besides piling up 17 swinging strikes Monday, the right-hander labored while throwing 86 pitches (50 strikes) and had a hard time finding the plate versus a tough Milwaukee lineup. Bello has a bit of a softer matchup against St. Louis slated for this weekend, when he'll be trying to improve on his 7:7 K:BB through his first eight frames. |
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Tyler Uberstine Tyler Uberstine Goes back to Triple-A
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 1:49 PM
The Red Sox optioned Uberstine to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Analysis: Uberstine was unlikely to be available to pitch for another day or two after tossing 2.2 innings and 45 pitches in relief during Sunday's loss to the Padres, so the Red Sox will send him back to the minors to clear room on the active roster for right-hander Garrett Whitlock (personal), who was reinstated from the paternity list. Once he's back in Worcester, Uberstine will likely settle back into the rotation after making his MLB debut out of the bullpen. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Returns from paternity list
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 1:45 PM
The Red Sox reinstated Whitlock (personal) from the paternity leave list Monday.
Analysis: Boston sent out right-hander Tyler Uberstine to Triple-A Worcester to clear room on the active roster for Whitlock, who spent the maximum three days away from the Red Sox while observing the birth of his child. The 29-year-old right-hander should return to a high-leverage role in the Boston bullpen. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Exiting lineup Monday
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 1:04 PM
Duran is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: He'll take a seat for the second time in the Red Sox's first 10 games of the season as manager Alex Cora makes room in the lineup for Masataka Yoshida, who will serve as Boston's designated hitter in the series opener. Duran is one of multiple Boston hitters who has yet to get going at the dish amid the team's 2-7 start to the season; he's mustered a .200/.314/.267 slash line with zero home runs and two stolen bases over his 35 plate appearances. |
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Tyler Uberstine Tyler Uberstine Dealt loss in MLB debut
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:46 AM
Uberstine (0-1) was the pitcher of record in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Padres after allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out two over 2.2 innings of relief.
Analysis: Uberstine made his MLB debut and pitched two scoreless innings before Jackson Merrill drove a fastball over the fence to lead off the eighth. The right-hander also walked a batter and gave up a double later in the frame. Overall, Uberstine threw the ball well and filled up the zone (45 pitches, 34 strikes), but the mistake pitch to Merrill proved to be costly. Uberstine, who had been used as a starter in the minor leagues, is expected to provide length out of the bullpen while he's up in the majors. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Chase percentage up
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:33 AM
Story is tied for the MLB lead in swings outside the zone (43), and his 18 swing-and-misses are tied for fourth.
Analysis: Story, whose 51.2 chase percentage ranks third in the majors, has struck out 17 times in 42 at-bats (40.5 K%) and is batting .119 following a 1-for-5 effort with two punchouts in Sunday's loss to San Diego. "I think the swing is in a good place," Boston manager Alex Cora told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. "And you watch video and yes, it's same timing mechanism, hands placement. The body looks the same. It's just, 'What are we swinging (at)?'" For comparison, Story chased at a 35.3 percent clip and posted a 26.9 strikeout percentage in 2025. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Scheduled start rained out
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:14 AM
Sandoval (elbow) did not make his scheduled rehab start for Double-A Portland on Sunday, because the game was postponed due to weather, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. The left-hander will now start Wednesday for Triple-A Worcester.
Analysis: Sandoval is returning from an internal brace procedure that he underwent in 2024 and prevented him from pitching in 2025. The Red Sox will eventually need to decide on a role for Sandoval. Connolly Early is currently the fifth member of the team's rotation, and it's possible that Sandoval works as a long reliever. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Another short outing
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 5:14 PM
Suarez (0-1) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Padres, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Suarez started the day well, holding San Diego scoreless through his first three innings. However, things began to unravel in the fourth, where the left-hander was tagged for three runs. Suarez would then give up a lead-off single in the fifth, eventually resulting in a fourth run, before departing. Suarez's Red Sox tenure has gotten off to a rocky start -- he's now given up eight runs on 13 hits across 8.1 innings in his first two starts. Suarez will look to turn things around in his next start, currently slated for next weekend in St. Louis. |
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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 should 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 his fourth through nine games to begin the year. 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 will seek a second opinion on his elbow this week after an initial MRI was inconclusive, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ovideo was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday after he displayed diminished velocity during a relief appearance last Monday, when he allowed four runs, six hits, two home runs and a walk over 3.2 innings. The right-hander will meet with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, who performed Tommy John surgery on Oviedo in late 2023. |
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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. His 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 an 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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