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Alec Gamboa Alec Gamboa Opening nightcap
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 3:30 PM
Gamboa will serve as the opening pitcher during the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Gamboa has fired 7.2 shutout innings since returning to the majors Aug. 12, bringing his ERA down to just 1.31 through 20.2 MLB frames on the year. He'll now receive his second opening assignment of the season and could remain in the game for multiple innings before turning the game over to Boston's bullpen. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Sunday return still on table
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 12:04 PM
Anthony (finger) will play in another rehab game with Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Interim manager Chad Tracy is not shutting the door on Sunday returns for Anthony and Trevor Story (sports hernia), but he's also not committing to it. "It's just hard to say right now," Tracy said Saturday. Anthony has swung the bat well on his rehab assignment, batting .304 with a pair of homers, but he told NESN on Thursday night that he was still "getting close to where I want to be." |
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Raymond Burgos Raymond Burgos Added as 27th man
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:35 AM
The Red Sox added Burgos to the active roster as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Analysis: Burgos will return to the big leagues to add depth to Boston's bullpen as it prepares to play two games against the Yankees. The 27-year-old southpaw has given up just three runs in 10 innings with the big club this year but will likely head back to Triple-A at the end of the day. |
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Wyatt Olds Wyatt Olds Back in Worcester
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:32 AM
The Red Sox optioned Olds to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Analysis: Olds fired six shutout innings after being promoted from Triple-A on Aug. 17, but he'll end up as the roster casualty required to make room for Garrett Whitlock (elbow), who returned from the IL on Saturday. Olds owns a 5.33 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 50.2 innings at Worcester this season, but his strong first impression with the Red Sox could keep him in consideration for another promotion down the stretch if the big club's bullpen depth is tested again. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Officially activated
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:29 AM
The Red Sox reinstated Whitlock (elbow) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Whitlock will return to Boston's bullpen after spending close to the minimum amount of time on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old reliever never made any rehab appearances in the minors but still figures to immediately slot back in as the Red Sox's top setup man for closer Aroldis Chapman. Wyatt Olds was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Beginning twin bill on bench
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:03 AM
Gasper isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.
Analysis: Gasper has appeared in 10 straight games since coming up from the minors Aug. 16, but he'll move to the bench to begin the first half of Saturday's events. Jahmai Jones will serve as Boston's designated hitter and bat leadoff. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Sitting out Game 1
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:59 AM
Duran isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.
Analysis: Duran will begin Saturday's festivities on the bench after going 0-for-2 with a strikeout during Friday's series opener. Eli White will fill in as Boston's left fielder and bat ninth. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Takes loss despite strong outing
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 9:45 PM
Sandoval (1-2) took the loss against the Yankees on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and four walks while striking out seven across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Sandoval and Cam Schlittler were locked in a pitchers' duel in Friday's series opener, with the latter coming on top after not giving up a run in his outing. Sandoval tied season highs in both walks and strikeouts, and his lone blemish came in the third inning, when he yielded a solo homer to Paul Goldschmidt. That was the only run Sandoval gave up, but unfortunately for the southpaw, he was unable to avoid the loss after his Red Sox teammates failed to generate any offense. He's given up two earned runs or less in seven of nine starts this season and has a 4.20 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over 45 innings. Sandoval is slated to take on the Mariners at home next week. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Expected back Saturday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:11 PM
The Red Sox are expected to activate Whitlock (elbow) from the injured list before one of the games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Whitlock landed on the injured list Aug. 13 with right elbow inflammation, but he's made a quick recovery and won't need to spend any time in the minors before rejoining Boston's bullpen. The 30-year-old has enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career while working as the Sox's premier setup man this year, posting a 2.05 ERA and 0.89 WHIP alongside a 49:7 K:BB across 44 innings. |
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Tanner Houck Tanner Houck Beginning assignment Tuesday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:05 PM
Houck (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at the Red Sox's complex in Florida on Tuesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis: Houck has been on the injured list all season while recovering from the hybrid UCL reconstruction procedure he underwent last August, and he has now reached the point where he's ready to test his elbow in a competitive setting. There is still a chance he makes it back before the end of the season, though the Red Sox will likely have him pitch in several minor-league games before activating him. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Back in lineup Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:34 PM
Rutschman (elbow) is back in the lineup for Boston's matchup with the Yankees on Friday.
Analysis: Rutschman sat out the final two games of the series against the Marlins but will start behind the plate for Friday's series opener. The 28-year-old has struggled since coming over to Boston, batting .146/.255/.244 with one homer and four RBI over 47 plate appearances. The switch hitter will bat fifth for the Red Sox as Connor Wong moves back to the bench Friday. |
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Trevor Story Trevor Story Staying on rehab assignment for now
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 1:30 PM
Story (sports hernia) remains with Triple-A Worcester on his rehab assignment Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Though he is scheduled for a day off Friday, Story will stay with Worcester rather than rejoin the Red Sox for their series this weekend against the Yankees. Boston will return home to host the Mariners on Monday, and that could be the day the Red Sox are eyeing for Story's return. Out since mid-May following sports hernia surgery, Story is 5-for-32 with a 1:10 BB:K in his first nine rehab games. |
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Roman Anthony Roman Anthony Unlikely to be activated Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 12:19 PM
Anthony (finger) was spotted Friday at Polar Park with Triple-A Worcester, Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox had left open the possibility that Anthony could be activated from the 60-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Yankees. However, Anthony's presence at Worcester suggests he will continue his rehab assignment for at least one more day. The Red Sox begin a homestand Monday, so perhaps the club is targeting that day for Anthony's return to the active roster. Out since early May with a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger, Anthony is 7-for-23 with two home runs in his first seven rehab contests. |
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Tomas Nido Tomas Nido Links up with Boston on minors pact
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 8:36 AM
The Red Sox signed Nido to a minor-league contract Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Nido spent the first four months of this season at Triple-A Toledo in the Tigers organization before being released in late July. The 32-year-old has a career .560 OPS over parts of nine big-league seasons and will give the Red Sox some experienced catching depth at Triple-A Worcester. |
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Curtis Mead Curtis Mead Ready for next steps with hand
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 9:20 AM
Follow-up imagining on Mead's fractured left wrist came back clean Monday, and the infielder has been cleared to begin mobility exercises and progress toward strength work, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mead has been able to transition out of the cast he was wearing to protect his injured hand and is now donning a splint. Though he's not yet ready to take part in full baseball activities, ditching the cast at least represents a step forward in the recovery process. The 25-year-old would still appear to have a chance at making it back from the injured list around mid-to-late September. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Fans five in rare loss
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 9:01 PM
Gray (16-4) took the loss against the Marlins on Wednesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Gray gave up both of his runs in the first and second innings, settling in for three scoreless frames thereafter. The 36-year-old right-hander has experienced very few letdowns since returning from the injured list May 6, conceding more than three runs on just three occasions across his last 20 starts while working at least five innings in all but one of those outings. Gray will bring an exceptional 2.82 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 128:37 K:BB over 143.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance versus Seattle. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Receiving day off
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 2:32 PM
Contreras is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Miami.
Analysis: Contreras will get some rest in the series finale in Miami after starting each of the previous eight games. Nick Sogard will fill in at first base, and Anthony Seigler will occupy second base for the Red Sox. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Held out again Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 2:29 PM
Rutschman (elbow) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Miami.
Analysis: Rutschman will miss a second straight start after he hyperextended his right elbow on a swing Monday. With a team off day Thursday and the Yankees on the docket this weekend, Rutschman will get some extra rest before likely returning to action Friday. Connor Wong will start behind the dish in the series finale Wednesday. |
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Mickey Gasper Mickey Gasper Goes yard twice against Fish
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 10:25 AM
Gasper went 2-for-2 with two walks and two solo home runs in Tuesday's 7-3 extra-innings win over the Marlins.
Analysis: The switch-hitting catcher continues to swing a hot bat, taking Tyler Phillips deep in the second inning to get the Red Sox on the board before swatting another solo shot off Tyler Zuber in the sixth. Gasper has gone yard a stunning five times in eight games since rejoining the big-league roster Aug. 17, batting .476 (10-for-21) over that span with three doubles, six runs and 12 RBI as the primary DH against right-handed pitching. |
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Payton Tolle Payton Tolle Fans seven in Tuesday's no-decision
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 10:21 AM
Tolle didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-3 extra-innings win over the Marlins, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: The 23-year-old southpaw fired 62 of 97 pitches for strikes while extending his streak of starts without being stuck with a loss to nine. Over that stretch, Tolle has produced a 4-0 record with a 2.65 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 67:12 K:BB through 51 innings as he continues to emerge as a top-line starter for Boston. Tolle will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home early next week against the Mariners. |
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