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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Back in action Monday
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 6:26 PM
Narvaez (knee) will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: As expected, Narvaez will rejoin the starting nine for the first time since last Tuesday after a sore left knee kept him out of the lineup for each of the last four games. The Red Sox activated waiver pickup Ali Sanchez on Monday to provide the team with a third option at catcher, but Narvaez is expected to see the bulk of the starts behind the plate over both Sanchez and Connor Wong so long as his knee presents no issues for him moving forward. |
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Marcelo Mayer Marcelo Mayer Starting baseball activities
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 5:08 PM
Mayer (wrist) is scheduled to play catch Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Mayer has been on the 10-day injured list since July 24 due to a sprained right wrist. He was recovering from the injury slower than expected, even after receiving an anti-inflammatory injection for his wrist Aug. 2, but he has progressed enough to start baseball activities. How Mayer's wrist responds to increased work will determine his timeline for a return to the majors this season. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Taking seat Monday
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 4:45 PM
Yoshida is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Astros on Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Yoshida will be available off the bench while Roman Anthony serves as the DH and Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu man the outfield from left to right. Yoshida went 4-for-11 with one double, one home run and four RBI during Boston's three-game weekend series against San Diego. |
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Nick Burdi Nick Burdi Cast off 40-man roster
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 4:10 PM
The Red Sox designated Burdi for assignment Monday.
Analysis: He will give up his spot on the 40-man roster to left-hander Jovani Moran, who was called up from Triple-A Worcester ahead of Monday's series opener in Houston. The 32-year-old Burdi had made just four relief appearances for Boston this season but has pitched well for Worcester, logging a 1.88 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB across 24 innings. |
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Chris Murphy Chris Murphy Dispatched to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 4:07 PM
The Red Sox optioned Murphy to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Analysis: Murphy spent the first three months on the injured list while completing his recovery from Tommy John surgery before being activated in late June. Over 14 appearances out of the Boston bullpen, Murphy submitted a 3.05 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB in 20.2 innings while being used mainly in lower-leverage spots. His demotion likely has less to do with his performance than it does Boston's desire to bring in a fresh arm, as Murphy had pitched three of the past five days while covering three innings in total. Boston called up left-hander Jovani Moran from Triple-A to replace Murphy in the bullpen. |
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Jovani Moran Jovani Moran Gets call to big leagues
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 4:02 PM
The Red Sox selected Moran's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Analysis: Moran is back in the big leagues for the first time since 2023, after Tommy John surgery kept him out for the entire 2024 campaign and for the first couple of months of this season. After completing a rehab assignment in the lower rungs of the minors, Moran joined Worcester in late June and provided a 3.44 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 26:3 K:BB in 18.1 innings over 12 appearances to earn a promotion to the big club. Boston will likely deploy the lefty reliever in lower-leverage spots, at least initially. |
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David Hamilton David Hamilton Moves back to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 3:56 PM
The Red Sox optioned Hamilton to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Analysis: After being called up from Triple-A on July 25, Hamilton appeared in just eight games for Boston and was deployed mainly as a pinch runner or defensive replacement late in contests. Hamilton should get the chance to play regularly upon returning to Worcester. |
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Nick Burdi Nick Burdi Set to lose 40-man spot
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 11:37 AM
The Red Sox will designate Burdi for assignment Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The transaction will free up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of left-hander Jovani Moran, who will be called up from Triple-A Worcester. Burdi has allowed two runs with a 4:3 K:BB over three innings at Worcester since returning from a hip injury. The righty reliever has pitched well this season when healthy, so he could receive interest via trade or waivers. |
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Jovani Moran Jovani Moran Slated for promotion
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 11:32 AM
The Red Sox will call up Moran from Triple-A Worcester prior to Monday's game in Houston, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Moran has pitched well of late with Worcester, allowing three earned runs with an 18:0 K:BB over 11.2 innings. If Moran makes an appearance with the Red Sox, it will be his first since at the big-league level since 2023, when he was a member of the Twins. The southpaw missed the entire 2024 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Struggles against SD
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 9:08 PM
Bello (8-6) took the loss Sunday against San Diego, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks across 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Bello allowed more than three earned runs for the first time in 15 starts. The 26-year-old only surrendered six hits, but they often came in bunches, resulting in a handful of runs. On the bright side, Sunday's start was Bello's first with more than five strikeouts since July 8. On the year, Bello has a 3.25 ERA and a 95:45 K:BB across 121.2 innings. Bello is tentatively scheduled to face the Marlins for his next start. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Out Sunday, will start Monday
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 2:51 PM
Narvaez (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, but Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed that the catcher will return to the starting nine for Monday's series opener in Houston, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Narvaez hasn't played since Tuesday while he's managed a sore left knee, but Cora noted that the backstop will be available off the bench Sunday. Connor Wong had filled in for Narvaez in each of the Red Sox's previous three games, and Cora said that he elected to stick with Wong behind the dish Sunday because he typically serves as starter Brayan Bello's personal catcher. Once he returns to the lineup Monday, Narvaez should resume handling his usual duties as Boston's No. 1 backstop. |
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Connor Wong Connor Wong Filling in for banged-up Narvaez
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 2:47 PM
Wong will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Wong will draw his fourth straight start behind the plate while top backstop Carlos Narvaez (knee) remains day-to-day. Per Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald, manager Alex Cora said that Narvaez is available for Sunday's series finale, but the Red Sox are electing to stick with Wong since he serves as starting pitcher Brayan Bello's personal catcher. Cora added that Narvaez will return to the lineup Monday in Houston, and Wong is likely to see his playing time tail off as a result. |
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Abraham Toro Abraham Toro Taking seat in series finale
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 2:44 PM
Toro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Toro started at first base in the first two games of the series and went 1-for-8 with a walk and a run scored between those contests, but he'll give way to Romy Gonzalez in the finale. The two should continue to share the first-base position moving forward, with Toro likely getting the bulk of the starts against right-handed pitching. |
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Jhostynxon Garcia Jhostynxon Garcia Handling Triple-A pitching
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 10:03 AM
Garcia slugged his 19th home run of the season for Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Analysis: Garcia, who's belted 16 of his 19 homers at Triple-A, has handled the transition to the highest minor-league level without issue. He compiled a .748 OPS at Double-A Portland before his promotion, but he has a .951 OPS at Worcester. Garcia originally gained notoriety for his nickname "The Password", but he's emerged as a legitimate power prospect. He's hit seven home runs and drove in 23 runs with a 1.167 OPS over the last 15 games for the WooSox. Garcia leads the organization's affiliates in homers (19), RBI (66) and wRC+ (136). |
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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Bullpens scheduled
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 9:50 AM
Slaten (shoulder) is scheduled to throw bullpen sessions Monday and Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The second of those bullpen sessions is expected to include an up-and-down. Following that, Slaten should be ready to face hitters, which would be the final step before going on a rehab assignment. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Trending toward Monday return
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 9:43 AM
Narvaez (knee) is expected to return to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Narvaez, who last appeared in a game Aug. 5, continues to nurse a sore knee but is expected to avoid a stint on the injured list. Connor Wong has started the past three games at catcher and will likely be behind the plate for Sunday's game in San Diego, but Narvaez should be ready to take over as Boston's No. 1 catcher in the Houston series. |
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Marcelo Mayer Marcelo Mayer Still no baseball activities
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 8:13 PM
Mayer (wrist) has not yet begun baseball activities, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Mayer, who was placed on the 15-day injured list July 25 with a sprained right wrist, received an anti-inflammatory injection Aug. 2. The plan was to see how he felt after three days and begin baseball activities if the injection worked, but he is only working out as of Saturday. Surgery is an option, but Mayer is attempting to return this season. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Sitting again Saturday
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 4:06 PM
Narvaez (knee) is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the Padres on Saturday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Narvaez continues to get extended rest while working through knee soreness that has limited him to just one game over the past week. A stint on the injured list doesn't appear to be on the horizon, but manager Alex Cora said Saturday that while Narvaez can catch in an emergency, he "probably" won't be in Sunday's lineup, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Connor Wong will once again fill in behind home plate and bat ninth. |
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Masataka Yoshida Masataka Yoshida Clubs second homer
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 9:10 AM
Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Friday's 10-2 win over the Padres.
Analysis: The 32-year-old put an exclamation point on the rout when he launched a two-run homer off Sean Reynolds in the ninth inning. Yoshida has two long balls on the season, both of which have come in his last five starts, but his playing time and production both remain inconsistent. Over 47 plate appearances since the All-Star break, Yoshida is slashing .227/.255/.409 with three runs, six RBI and a 1:10 BB:K. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Blanks Friars for seventh win
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 9:06 AM
Buehler (7-6) picked up the win Friday, allowing four hits and two walks over six scoreless innings in a 10-2 rout of the Padres. He struck out four.
Analysis: A four-run fourth inning by the Red Sox gave Buehler all the offensive support he would need, as the right-hander tossed 60 of 96 pitches for strikes en route to his first win since July 5 and his seventh quality start of the season. Buehler has been inconsistent all year, but he's been able to limit the damage of late. He hasn't given up more than three runs in an outing since the beginning of July, posting a 3.27 ERA over his last 33 innings despite an ugly 1.52 WHIP and 16:14 K:BB. His luck could run out in his next start, however, which lines up to come on the road next week in Houston. |
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