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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Summoned to majors
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:21 AM
The Red Sox recalled Gasper from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
Analysis: Gasper will be back with the Red Sox for the first time since late June, joining the active roster as a replacement for the injured Masataka Yoshida (hamstring). Adley Rutschman will occupy Yoshida's usual spot at designated hitter in Sunday's series finale in Pittsburgh, but Gasper could get some looks in that spot in the lineup while Yoshida is likely out until at least the start of September. During his time in the majors this season, Gasper has slashed .243/.305/.308 with no home runs or stolen bases, 11 runs and seven RBI across 119 plate appearances. |
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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Move to IL official
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:19 AM
The Red Sox placed Slaten on the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Slaten's placement on the IL is retroactive to Thursday, so he'll be eligible to return as soon as Aug. 28 if he's fully recovered from right elbow inflammation by then. The Red Sox recalled left-hander Raymond Burgos from Triple-A Worcester to take Slaten's spot in the bullpen. |
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Raymond Burgos Raymond Burgos Moves up from Triple-A
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:17 AM
Boston recalled Burgos from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
Analysis: Burgos will join the big-league club for the second time this season, replacing the injured Justin Slaten (elbow) on the active roster. During his brief stint with Boston earlier this month, Burgos made a pair of relief appearances and gave up two earned runs while striking out four over six innings. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Shelved with hamstring strain
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:13 AM
The Red Sox placed Yoshida (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain.
Analysis: Boston recalled catcher/designated hitter Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester to join the active roster as a replacement for Yoshida, who is likely to be shelved into September while he recovers from the left hamstring strain he sustained during Saturday's 4-0 win over the Pirates. Adley Rutschman will serve as Boston's designated hitter in place of Yoshida in Sunday's series finale, but interim manager Chad Tracy could elect to rotate in a number of players at that spot in the lineup while Yoshida is on the mend. |
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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Heading to injured list
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:46 AM
The Red Sox are expected to place Slaten on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right elbow inflammation, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Slaten last pitched Wednesday against the Blue Jays, so his move to the IL will be retroactive to Thursday. Per Sean McAdam of MassLive.com, Slaten had been pitching through discomfort in his forearm/elbow for a period of time, and the Red Sox have decided that the righty reliever needed a chance to rest up and recover. The 28-year-old will make his second trip to the IL this season after missing a little over a month at the start of the campaign due to a right oblique strain. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Sitting out Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:08 AM
Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Following a 0-for-3 performance with a walk and two strikeouts in Saturday's 4-0 win, Contreras will ride the pine for the series finale. Nick Sogard will move over to first base in place of Contreras, who had started in each of the previous eight contests. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Headed for IL
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:33 AM
The Red Sox are expected to place Yoshida (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Pirates, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Boston intends to call up Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester to join the active roster as a replacement for Yoshida, who strained his left hamstring while legging out a double during Saturday's 4-0 win. Per MLB.com, the Red Sox are planning for Yoshida to miss more than the minimum 10 days, with the 33-year-old unlikely to return until September. Gasper could be an option to take over Yoshida's role as the primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, though interim manager Chad Tracy may prefer to rotate a number of different players in that lineup spot. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Removed early from Saturday's game
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 7:02 PM
Yoshida left Saturday's game early in the top of the third inning against the Pirates after sliding into second base on a double, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The 33-year-old slid headfirst into second base after legging out a double and came up limping before being removed from the game in the third inning, exiting with left hamstring tightness, per Ian Browne of MLB.com. Anthony Seigler pinch-ran for Yoshida at second base and will remain in the game as Boston's designated hitter. If Yoshida is to miss time, Romy Gonzalez would be a potential replacement after logging a four-hit game Saturday with Triple-A Worcester. |
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner-Falefa Cleared for rehab assignment
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 5:11 PM
Kiner-Falefa (forearm) will start his rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Worcester, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Kiner-Falefa was diagnosed with a stress reaction of his left forearm in late June, prompting the Red Sox to place the veteran utility man on the injured list. He was cleared to begin a hitting progression shortly after the All-Star break, and Kiner-Falefa is ready to take the next step in his recovery program by embarking on a rehab assignment. It looks like the Red Sox are set to receive significant reinforcements for the final weeks of the regular season, as both Roman Anthony (finger) and Trevor Story (sports hernia) have also been cleared to start their respective rehab assignments. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Embarking on rehab assignment
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 5:07 PM
Anthony (finger) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Portland, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Anthony has been on the injured list since early May due to a sprained wrist and sprained finger, but he's hit all the benchmarks to be cleared for a rehab assignment. He may need a lengthy stint in the minors given his extended absence, but the Red Sox are inching closer to getting significant reinforcements for the final weeks of the regular season. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Ready for rehab assignment
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 5:04 PM
Story (sports hernia) will embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Story travelled to Worcester on Friday for a workout, and the veteran infielder has been given the green light to take the next step in his recovery program by starting a rehab assignment. He's been on the injured list since early June due to a sports hernia injury, and he may need a few minor-league outings under his belt before he's cleared to return to the Red Sox. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Will be evaluated next week
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:22 AM
Anthony (finger) will undergo an evaluation following this weekend, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Anthony is making significant progress with his hitting program and is "getting closer" to beginning a rehab assignment. "He's got a real good setup there in Fort Myers right now," Tracy said. "He's got everything he needs, and then we'll see how he does over the weekend and go from there." Anthony is hitting off the Trakjet machine and recently incorporated breaking balls. |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Struggles continue Friday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:01 AM
Bennett (7-6) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on five hits and a walk over four innings as the Red Sox fell 8-4 to the Pirates. He struck out six.
Analysis: The rookie left-hander gave up a solo shot early to Rafael Flores, but the wheels really came off in the fourth when four of the first five Pittsburgh batters rattled hits off Bennett, including a two-run double by Esmerlyn Valdez. Bennett has been tagged for at least three runs in five straight trips to the mound, stumbling to a 5.67 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB in 27 innings over that stretch. He'll try to turn things around in his next start, which lines up to come at home next week against the Diamondbacks. |
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Climbs prospect rankings
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:59 AM
Primera rose in MLB's prospect rankings to fourth in Boston's system after being unranked in the preseason, Brendan Samson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Primera, who showed promise at the rookie-level Dominican Summer League in 2025, continued to trend upward in 2026. He slashed .427/.549/.718 during 32 games in the Florida Complex League and earned a promotion to Single-A Salem, where he continued to hit. The 19-year-old is slashing .333/.465/.490 over 29 games for Salem. He's brought an advanced approach, walking 37 times compared to 31 strikeouts between the two levels. He's played catcher only for Salem but was also used at first base in the FCL. |
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Seth Martinez Seth Martinez Outrighted to Worcester
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 4:07 PM
Martinez cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Worcester, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Analysis: Martinez was DFA'd by the Red Sox on Wednesday but will officially stick with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 31-year-old righty gave up one run in one inning during his lone MLB appearance Tuesday and owns a 5.46 ERA through 62.2 innings in the minors. |
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Ceddanne Rafaela Ceddanne Rafaela Night off Friday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 2:00 PM
Rafaela is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Rafaela is getting his first night off since June 20. Over the last 15 days, Rafaela is slashing .344/.364/.623 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 1:11 BB:K. Eli White is batting ninth and starting in center field Friday. |
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Kristian Campbell Kristian Campbell Raking at Worcester
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 10:38 AM
Campbell is slashing .363/.473/.560 since July 2 at Triple-A Worcester.
Analysis: Campbell has been stuck in the minors since his June 20 demotion last season, and he got off to a really slow start at Triple-A this season after he failed to make the Red Sox out of spring training. Over his last 28 games with Worcester, Campbell has nine doubles, three home runs, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored, four stolen bases and a 19:25 BB:K across 113 plate appearances. He's been playing the outfield at Triple-A, and Boston doesn't have a clear opening in the major-league outfield at the moment. If he keeps hitting, Campbell could be a September call-up. |
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Caleb Durbin Caleb Durbin Smacks homer in win
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 7:53 PM
Durbin went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI in Thursday's 7-0 win over Toronto.
Analysis: Durbin broke open a pitchers' duel with an eighth-inning grand slam that put the Red Sox up, 5-0, before he singled in Boston's final run in the ninth. The blast was his 12th of the season. Durbin has been a hitting machine in the second half, recording a 130 wRC+ with 21 RBI over 27 games since the All-Star break. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Spins eight sterling innings
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 4:40 PM
Tolle (8-6) earned the win against the Blue Jays on Thursday, allowing no runs on two hits and two walks in eight innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Tolle was magnificent, scattering two singles across eight shutout innings. The southpaw may have fallen short of what could've been his first career shutout -- he threw 91 pitches Thursday -- but he was still able to match his longest outing of the campaign and fired at least innings while yielding two runs or fewer in a third consecutive outing. Tolle will try to keep the good times going when he brings an exceptional 2.97 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 128:31 K:BB over 115 innings into his next scheduled start against Arizona. |
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Returns from IL, heads to Double-A
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11:37 AM
Godbout (hand) has gone 0-for-9 with three strikeouts over his first two games at Double-A Portland since being assigned to the affiliate Tuesday after being reinstated from High-A Greenville's 60-day injured list.
Analysis: Godbout slashed .277/.410/.492 with seven home runs and two stolen bases over 34 games with Greenville before hitting the shelf June 2 after fracturing his left hand and requiring surgery. The 23-year-old shortstop kicked off a rehab assignment at Single-A Salem on July 31, and after playing in five games in the Carolina League, the Red Sox decided that he was ready to make his Double-A debut. |
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