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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Sitting against right-hander
Fri, May 15, 2026, 2:45 PM
Yoshida is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Even with right-hander Spencer Strider on the mound, interim manager Chad Tracy is going with Mickey Gasper in the second spot in the lineup at designated hitter. Yoshida is 7-for-24 at the plate this month but has just one extra-base hit and zero RBI since April 19. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Quick hook was precautionary
Fri, May 15, 2026, 7:34 AM
Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy's decision to pull Suarez in the sixth inning Thursday after 76 pitches was due to the left-hander "starting to fatigue" an inning earlier, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Suarez was cruising against the Phillies, his former team, before getting the hook after 5.1 scoreless frames. "Based on the fact that he hadn't thrown in 11, 12 days, it felt like that was the right time to cut it," Tracy added after the game. While Suarez was never told he was under a pitch count, the pitcher believed he would be held to around 75-80 pitches. He shouldn't have any restrictions for his next outing, which lines up to come on the road early next week in Kansas City. |
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Tanner Houck Tanner Houck Mound work coming in June
Fri, May 15, 2026, 7:18 AM
Houck (elbow) has been making throws out to 105 feet three days per week, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: In addition to the longer throws in those sessions, Houck has alternated sessions with throws out to 60 feet in which he also incorporated changeups. The Red Sox are targeting late June for the right-hander to begin mound work, but it's not yet clear whether he's pitch for Boston at all in 2026. Houck underwent hybrid reconstruction of his right UCL with flexor tendon repair last August. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Knocks game-winning hit
Thu, May 14, 2026, 7:27 AM
Rafaela entered as a pinch hitter and belted a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Rafaela was held out of the starting lineup because interim manager Chad Tracy wanted Masataka Yoshida's left-handed bat against Philadelphia starter and right-hander Andrew Painter. Ironically, Rafaela was announced to pinch hit for Yoshida against a lefty in the sixth inning, but Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly countered with righty Orion Kerkering. Rafaela crushed a fastball for the first pinch-hit home run of his career and the game-winning hit. It was Rafaela's third homer to go along with nine RBI in his last seven contests. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Throws bullpen session
Thu, May 14, 2026, 7:10 AM
Crochet (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Crochet pitched off a mound for the first time since hitting the injured list last month with shoulder inflammation. Next up for the left-hander is an expected two-inning bullpen session this weekend in Atlanta. If Crochet feels good coming out of that longer session, then he could face hitters by the middle of next week, putting him on schedule for a potential return during the last week of May. The Red Sox could follow a similar path as the one laid out for Sonny Gray when he dealt with a hamstring injury earlier this season, which could enable Crochet to return to the rotation without going on a rehab assignment beforehand. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Launches third homer
Thu, May 14, 2026, 6:38 AM
Story went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Story opened the scoring in the second inning with a 424-foot blast off Andrew Painter, his third homer this year and first since April 15. Coming into Wednesday, Story had gone just 6-for-32 (.188) with a lone extra-base hit in his prior eight games. Overall, he's slashing .211/.250/.311 with 19 RBI, 16 runs scored and four steals across 172 plate appearances this season. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Up to nine saves
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:20 PM
Chapman earned the save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Phillies, walking two while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The Phillies would get the tying runs into scoring position after Chapman issued a pair of walks. However, the southpaw would strike out Alec Bohm to escape trouble, sealing Boston's two-run victory and his ninth save. Chapman has turned in 10 straight scoreless appearances (9.2 innings), striking out 16 in that span, to lower his ERA to a pristine 0.66 with a 0.88 WHIP and 12.5 K/9 across 13.2 innings this year. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Sharp in second straight win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:12 PM
Gray (4-1) earned the win Wednesday over the Phillies, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: It was a strong performance from Gray, with Philadelphia's lone run coming on a Justin Crawford homer in the third inning. In two starts since returning from the IL, Gray has allowed just one run on six hits over 11 innings. Overall, his ERA sits at 3.18 with a 1.15 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB across seven starts (34 innings). Gray will look to keep rolling in his next outing, currently lined up for next week in Kansas City. |
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Connor Wong Connor Wong Exits after rolling ankle
Wed, May 13, 2026, 7:59 PM
Wong was removed from Wednesday's game against the Phillies with an ankle injury, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Wong rolled his ankle while attempting to catch a pop fly in the eighth inning of Wednesday's contest and was replaced behind the plate when the Sox took the field in the ninth. X-rays came back negative after the game, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald, but the team will wait to see how he feels Thursday before determining his status. Any missed time for Wong would elevate Mickey Gasper into the backup catcher role. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Bullpen session on tap Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 2:44 PM
Crochet (shoulder) will throw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: After he had been limited to playing catch since landing on the injured list April 29 due to left shoulder inflammation, Crochet was able to do some throwing off a mound Tuesday. The lefty will now take part in a more formal bullpen session a day later, marking a major step forward in the recovery process. The Red Sox were initially hopeful that Crochet would be in line for a minimum-length stay on the shelf, but since he's now missed more than two weeks, he'll likely need to make a rehab start or pitch in a simulated game before he gets activated from the 15-day injured list. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Receiving night off
Wed, May 13, 2026, 1:25 PM
Rafaela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Rafaela appears to be receiving a routine breather after he had started in each of the team's last 11 games while going 12-for-43 (.279 average) with two home runs, two stolen bases, seven RBI and four runs over that stretch. Jarren Duran will slide over from left field to replace Rafaela in center. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Hitting bench Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 1:23 PM
Narvaez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Connor Wong will get the nod at catcher Wednesday while the Red Sox are seemingly taking a timeshare approach to the position. Narvaez hasn't started consecutive games since May 3 and 4 and has now been behind the plate for three of the Red Sox's last seven contests. Wong has picked up three starts at catcher during that stretch while Mickey Gasper has served as Boston's backstop for the other game. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Checking back in lineup
Wed, May 13, 2026, 1:18 PM
Contreras (hand) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Contreras will make his return to the lineup after a bruised right hand kept him on the bench for the first time since mid-April during Tuesday's 2-1 loss. The one day was apparently all Contreras needed for the soreness and swelling in his hand to subside, so he'll take back his normal spot in the field Wednesday while Mickey Gasper shifts to designated hitter after starting at first base Tuesday. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Goes 6.1 innings as bulk reliever
Tue, May 12, 2026, 11:02 PM
Bello didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Phillies, allowing one run on four hits and one walk with five strikeouts across 6.1 innings.
Analysis: Bello has worked behind opener Jovani Moran each of his last two outings, and Bello has responded well with just two runs allowed on eight hits and two walks with 12 strikeouts across 13.1 innings. The right-hander has lowered his ERA to 6.46 with a 29:17 K:BB across 39 innings this season. Look for Boston to potentially again use Bello behind Moran for his next outing since it's yielded positive results the past two times against Detroit and Philadelphia. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Resumes mound work
Tue, May 12, 2026, 3:38 PM
Crochet (shoulder) threw off a mound Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Crochet is coming along slowly but surely as he works his way back from left shoulder inflammation. The left-hander last pitched more than two weeks ago, so he will likely require at least one rehab start before rejoining the Red Sox rotation. It's unclear when Crochet will be ready to pitch in a game. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Yet to resume baseball activities
Tue, May 12, 2026, 3:35 PM
Anthony (wrist) has yet to resume baseball activities, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The next box Anthony needs to check off is showing he's able to have full grip strength when he grips a bat. That seems to suggest he's not close to returning, though the Red Sox indicated Tuesday that Anthony's right wrist sprain is improving. Masataka Yoshida will continue to serve as the team's primary designated hitter while Anthony recuperates. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Not in Tuesday's lineup
Tue, May 12, 2026, 1:53 PM
Contreras (hand) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Contreras had medical imaging come back negative after being hit by a pitch on the right hand Sunday against the Rays, and he'll be held out of Tuesday's starting nine after Monday's team off day. Per Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Contreras is improving and looks to have a good chance to return to action Wednesday. Mickey Gasper is stepping in at first base Tuesday for the Red Sox. |
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Jovani Moran Jovani Moran Serving as opener for Boston
Tue, May 12, 2026, 1:33 PM
Moran will serve as the Red Sox' opening pitcher in Tuesday's game versus the Phillies, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Slotting Moran in as an opener ahead of bulk reliever Brayan Bello last week against the Tigers worked out well, so the Red Sox will give that arrangement another try. The left-handed Moran has managed a 2.91 ERA in 12 appearances for Boston this season, but he's been wild while walking 14 over 21.2 innings. |
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Returns to action
Tue, May 12, 2026, 10:46 AM
Cason (elbow) is hitting .267 with two home runs and a 3:1 K:BB in four games in the Florida Complex League.
Analysis: The two-way prospect is on his way back from August 2025 Tommy John surgery, and while he isn't ready to pitch in games, he is healthy enough play in complex-league games as the designated hitter. Cason is still just 19 and has significant upside as a hitter and as a right-handed pitcher, but the young shortstop will likely be limited to DH duty for most or all of 2026. |
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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Fires scoreless frame
Sun, May 10, 2026, 10:26 PM
Slaten struck out one over a scoreless inning in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Slaten made his first appearance since being activated off the injured list Saturday. The right-hander had dealt with an oblique that kept him sidelined since April 4. Slaten rejoins the back end of Boston's bullpen. |
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