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Jovani Moran Jovani Moran Opening again Saturday
Fri, May 22, 2026, 10:17 PM
Moran will serve as the Red Sox's opening pitcher Saturday against the Twins, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox have taken a liking to using Moran as an opener in front of Brayan Bello this month, and the two will work in tandem again Saturday. Moran has been one of Boston's most effective bullpen arms this season, posting a 2.81 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 25.2 innings. He'll likely remain on the mound for an inning or two before handing the game over to Bello. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Strikes out nine in quality start
Fri, May 22, 2026, 10:17 PM
Tolle did not factor into the decision in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Twins, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Tolle labored through a three-run second inning but was otherwise dominant, generating 15 whiffs on 85 pitches while limiting the Twins to just one extra-base hit. Through six major-league outings this season, the 23-year-old has delivered four quality starts while holding opponents to three earned runs or fewer each time out. He'll take a strong 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 39:9 K:BB across 36.2 innings into a tough test at home against Atlanta next week. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Will face hitters next week
Fri, May 22, 2026, 3:50 PM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Friday that Crochet (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session this weekend and live batting practice early next week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Crochet has been sidelined since April 25 due to left shoulder inflammation, but he continues to check boxes in his rehab process and appears to be nearing a return to Boston's rotation. It's unclear if Crochet will go out on a rehab assignment or if the Red Sox will simply use live BP and simulated games to get his arm built back up for starts. It's been a rough start to the 2026 campaign for Crochet, who owns a 6.30 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB across his first 30 innings. |
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Marcelo Mayer Marcelo Mayer Will start seeing time at shortstop
Fri, May 22, 2026, 3:34 PM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Friday that Mayer will start at shortstop Sunday against the Twins and will see extended playing time at the position while Trevor Story (abdomen) recovers from sports hernia surgery, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Story is expected to be sidelined 6-to-10 weeks following surgery Thursday, and the Red Sox have been using multiple players at shortstop this week. Nick Sogard is starting there Friday, and Andruw Monasterio and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have both seen action at the position. With Mayer kicking over from second base, those same players will likely fight for playing time at second. Mayer hasn't played shortstop at the major-league level since his first two career games last May. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Undergoes surgery for sports hernia
Fri, May 22, 2026, 12:55 PM
Story underwent surgery to repair a sports hernia Thursday and will be sidelined 6-to-10 weeks, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Story was placed on the 10-day injured list last weekend and was seeking medical opinions for his hernia. He's opted for surgery and will miss far more than the minimum 10 days required on the injured list. Andruw Monasterio and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have been handling shortstop duties in Story's absence this week and will likely continue to do so for the next month-plus. In 41 games this season, Story has slashed an unimpressive .206/.244/.303 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 16 runs scored, four stolen bases and an 8:57 BB:K across 176 plate appearances. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Nursing sprained finger
Fri, May 22, 2026, 9:10 AM
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy clarified Friday on WEEI 93.7 FM that Anthony is dealing with a sprained ligament on the base of his right ring finger, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox initially listed the injury as a right wrist sprain when they placed Anthony on the 10-day injured list earlier this month. Regardless of the specifics, Anthony remains shut down from baseball activities after he felt lingering soreness when he tried swinging a bat Monday. A timeline for his return won't come into focus until he's able to ramp things up without discomfort. |
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Kutter Crawford Kutter Crawford Shifted to 60-day injured list
Fri, May 22, 2026, 8:06 AM
The Red Sox transferred Crawford (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tayron Guerrero. Crawford has been out all season, first while he recovered from wrist surgery and then due to forearm soreness that developed in mid-April while on a rehab assignment. It's unclear whether the righty has resumed a throwing program. |
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Tyron Guerrero Tyron Guerrero Contract selected
Fri, May 22, 2026, 8:01 AM
The Red Sox selected Guerrero's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Analysis: Guerrero earned the promotion by collecting a 0.92 ERA and 22:6 K:BB over 19.2 innings while notching three saves with Worcester. If the hard-throwing righty makes an appearance out of the Boston bullpen, it will be his first at the major-league level since 2019. |
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Danny Coulombe Danny Coulombe Makes second rehab appearance
Fri, May 22, 2026, 6:48 AM
Coulombe (neck) allowed one run and recorded two outs for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The outing was Coulombe's second while on rehab with the WooSox, and the Red Sox haven't yet determined if he needs another appearance. His return could spell the end of Rule 5 pick Ryan Watson's time on Boston's roster. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Shut down through Thursday
Thu, May 21, 2026, 5:57 PM
Anthony (wrist) was shut down through at least Thursday before the Red Sox re-evaluate him, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Anthony was set to take the next step in his progression earlier this week but suffered a setback. He felt lingering soreness when swinging a bat Monday. The outfielder had begun throwing following a cortisone shot prior to testing the wrist with a bat in hand. |
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Zack Kelly Zack Kelly Optioned Triple-A
Thu, May 21, 2026, 4:47 PM
The Red Sox optioned Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Kelly had been solid out of the bullpen for Boston with a 3.31 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and a 14:7 K:BB through 17 appearances. The right-hander had been great in his last 12 games since April 18 with a 1.64 ERA and 11 strikeouts. However, he is losing his spot in order to make room for Tayron Guerrero. |
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Tyron Guerrero Tayron Guerrero Expected to be called up
Thu, May 21, 2026, 3:58 PM
The Red Sox will call up Guerrero from Triple-A Worcester prior to Friday's contest versus the Twins, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: It's a story of perseverance for the 35-year-old Guerrero, who has not pitched in the big leagues since 2019. He's earned the promotion by collecting a 0.92 ERA and 22:6 K:BB over 19.2 innings while notching three saves with Worcester. It's unclear what the corresponding move will be in order to free up a roster spot for Guerrero. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Triples during three-hit night
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:49 PM
Contreras went 3-for-4 with a triple and one run scored in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Contreras hit his first triple of the season to lead off the top of the second inning and later scored on a Nick Sogard single. Contreras has been hot at the plate, going 6-for-13 with the triple, one homer, five RBI and two runs scored during Boston's three-game series with Kansas City. Over his last five games, Contreras is batting .450 with a pair of home runs and seven RBI. He's slashing .269/.369/.497 with 10 homers, 30 RBI, 22 runs scored, one stolen base and a 20:52 BB:K across 198 plate appearances this season. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Extends scoreless streak to 13.2 IP
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:42 PM
Chapman picked up the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Royals, allowing one hit with a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: After allowing a leadoff single to Starling Marte to open the bottom of the ninth, Chapman struck out Carter Jensen before generating a flyout and groundout to pick up his 12th save of the season. He also extended his scoreless streak to 13.2 innings spanning 14 appearances. Chapman has lowered his ERA to 0.51 with a 23:7 K:BB across 17.2 innings this season. |
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Connelly Early Connelly Early Earns fourth win Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:32 PM
Early (4-2) earned the win Wednesday against the Royals, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with five strikeouts across 6.1 innings.
Analysis: Early only made two mistakes Wednesday, serving up a solo homer to Salvador Perez in the first innings before Elias Diaz later took the left-hander deep for a two-run shot in the fifth. Early was still able to log a quality start, his fourth in his last seven starts, and he's allowed more than three runs in just one of 10 starts to begin his 2026 campaign. After struggling with walks earlier in the year, Early has walked one or fewer in three straight outings. The rookie owns a 3.33 ERA and 50:19 K:BB across 54 innings, though his xERA (4.72) suggests he's been more on the lucky side. Home runs have been an issue, as he's now surrendered nine on the season and seven over his last five starts. Early is next slated to face Atlanta's powerhouse offense next week. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Homers again
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:03 PM
Duran went 2-for-5 with a triple, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: One day after whacking a three-run home run, Duran launched a two-run blast in the seventh inning Wednesday that proved to be the game-winning hit. The outfielder's bat has come alive over the last week, as he's gone 7-for-19 with three doubles, one triple, two home runs and six RBI over the last five contests. |
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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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