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Justin Slaten Justin Slaten Wheels come off in loss
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 8:05 AM
Slaten (0-3) was the losing pitcher Sunday, when he allowed four runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning in a 6-1 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: It all looked good for Slaten, who struck out the first two batters faced, including slugger Ben Rice, before the lefty-swinging Cody Bellinger took him deep to break a 1-1 tie. To that point in the season, the right-handed Slaten had allowed just one hit and one walk to left-handed hitters over 23 plate appearances. From there, the inning spiraled out of control and the normally trustworthy Slaten gave up four runs for the second time in four outings. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Next rehab start scheduled
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 7:49 AM
Sandoval (biceps) will make his next rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Currently in the midst of his second rehab assignment of the season, Sandoval is being built up slowly while he works his way back from left biceps discomfort. During his previous rehab outing Friday with Worcester, the left-hander threw 16 pitches over 1.1 innings, allowing no hits and walking one batter. |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Expected to rejoin team Tuesday
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 7:43 AM
Whitlock (knee) is likely to be activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Whitlock struck out a batter and allowed one hit and two walks over a scoreless inning during a rehab appearance with Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, and that will apparently be the only outing the right-hander will require in the minors prior to being activated. He'll rejoin the Red Sox in Tampa ahead of the second contest of their three-game set at Tropicana Field. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Sharp in no-decision
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 4:12 PM
Suarez did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Yankees, allowing a run on six hits over 6.1 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: It was a strong effort from Suarez, who made it through six innings for the first time since April 27, as he held the Yankees scoreless until Paul Goldschmidt's two-out, RBI single in the fifth. Suarez had been struggling coming into the day, allowing nine runs over 10 innings in his previous two outings. Overall, his ERA sits at 3.18 with a 1.14 WHIP and 63:19 K:BB across 12 starts (65 innings) this season. Suarez is tentatively lined up to face the Rangers at home in his next start. |
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Jovani Moran Jovani Moran Placed on IL
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 3:32 PM
The Red Sox placed Moran on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Friday, with left elbow inflammation, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Moran struck out three batters over two shutout innings during his last appearance Thursday, but he appears to have come away from the outing with elbow trouble. It's unknown whether his inflammation is the result of a structural issue, but he'll remain out for at least two weeks either way. Alec Gamboa was recalled from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. |
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner-Falefa Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 3:13 PM
Kiner-Falefa isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Kiner-Falefa has seen an uptick in playing time recently, but he'll get a day off Saturday after going 1-for-15 in four games since the beginning of the month. His absence will allow Anthony Seigler to pick up a start at the keystone while batting eighth. |
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Alec Gamboa Alec Gamboa Recalled from Worcester
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 3:07 PM
The Red Sox recalled Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Gamboa struck out two batters during a scoreless inning in his MLB debut May 5, and he has since posted a 1.89 ERA and 0.84 WHIP in 19 frames at Triple-A. He'll replace Jovani Moran (elbow) on the active roster and give the Red Sox another fresh arm in the bullpen for Saturday's game against the Yankees. He could stay in the majors for a longer look if he continues to pitch well. |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Candidate for rotation
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:31 AM
Bennett is the top candidate to replace Brayan Bello in Boston's starting rotation, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Bello was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, and Boston will need to fill his spot next Tuesday against Tampa Bay. Bennett is the most logical option, given that he's made a couple of starts for Boston already this season. He last pitched Tuesday for the WooSox and will be on extra rest against the Rays. |
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Patrick Sandoval Patrick Sandoval Restarts rehab
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:25 AM
Sandoval (biceps) walked one over 1.1 innings for Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Analysis: Sandoval had been scheduled to throw one inning, but he went back out after cruising through his first inning, per Triple-A Worcester's official site. The left-hander restarted a rehab assignment that was scrapped in April. At that time, he was rehabbing from an internal brace procedure on his elbow but was set back by the biceps. |
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Jarren Duran Jarren Duran Logs 11th steal of 2026
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 8:51 PM
Duran went 1-for-4 with a steal and a run scored during the Red Sox's 5-3 win over the Yankees on Friday.
Analysis: Duran logged his 11th steal of the season in the third inning and was brought home three batters later on an infield single by Willson Contreras. Duran has struggled for most of the season but has been far better at the plate as of late. Over his last 15 games, he has gone 20-for-66 (.303) with two steals, six home runs and 14 RBI. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Drives in three runs Friday
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 8:48 PM
Contreras went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI during the Red Sox's 5-3 win over the Yankees on Friday.
Analysis: Contreras drove in his first run in the third inning on an infield single before giving the Red Sox a 5-2 lead in the fifth with a two-run home run off Ryan Weathers. Contreras has logged at least two hits in each of his last three games and has gone deep in back-to-back games, which has him at 13 home runs on the season. He has a .934 OPS across over 249 plate appearances, which is fifth-best in the American League. |
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Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Collects seventh win of 2026
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 8:43 PM
Gray (7-1) earned the win against the Yankees on Friday, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three across 6.1 innings.
Analysis: Friday's outing was far from Gray's best outing of the season, with his eight hits being his most allowed in a game since April 14 against the Twins (nine). He gave up a solo home run to Ben Rice in the first inning before yielding another solo shot in the fifth to Trent Grisham, but Gray managed to limit the damage to three runs and came away with his sixth quality start of the season (and fourth over his last five starts) while tossing only 79 pitches. The veteran right-hander sits at a 3.20 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 44:16 K:BB across 56.1 innings this season, and his seven wins are tied for third-most in the American League behind Gavin Williams (nine) and Davis Martin (eight). Gray's next start is slated for next week on the road against the Rays. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Overcomes pair of walks for save
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 8:37 PM
Chapman earned the save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Yankees, allowing two walks while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not allow a hit.
Analysis: Chapman walked two of the first three batters he faced in the ninth inning, but he came away with his 13th save of the season after getting Jose Caballero to fly out right field and Trent Grisham to ground out to first base. Chapman has not allowed a run over his last 15.2 innings, striking out 23 batters while logging 11 saves in that span. He sits at a 0.46 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over 19.2 frames this season, and his 13 saves are tied with David Bednar for third-most in the American League behind Cade Smith (21) and Bryan Baker (16). |
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Garrett Whitlock Garrett Whitlock Ready for rehab assignment
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 4:23 PM
Whitlock (knee) will embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Whitlock is ready to take the next step in his recovery from left knee inflammation that led to him being placed on the 15-day injured list in late May. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy relayed that how Whitlock's knee reacts following Saturday's Triple-A game will determine whether the right-hander will need just one rehab outing before being activated from the IL. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Officially dispatched to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 2:56 PM
The Red Sox optioned Bello to Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
Analysis: The move opens up a spot on the 26-man roster for trade pickup Joe La Sorsa, who was acquired from the Pirates earlier in the week. Bello has been hammered for a 6.34 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and an American League-high 43 earned runs across 61 innings this season. He'll try to figure things out in the minors. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Transferred to 60-day IL
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 2:53 PM
The Red Sox transferred Crochet (lat) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Boston needed the 40-man roster spot for Joe La Sorsa, and Crochet is already 40-plus days into his stay on the injured list. The move shouldn't change his outlook after he experienced a setback last week and was diagnosed with a low-grade lat strain. Crochet will be able to resume throwing once he's asymptomatic. He'll then need to build his arm back up, so Crochet could be looking at an absence into July. |
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Marcelo Mayer Marcelo Mayer Taking seat Friday
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 2:41 PM
Mayer is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With lefty Ryan Weathers on the mound for New York, Mayer is getting the night off from the starting nine, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa is making the start at shortstop and batting sixth. Mayer is slashing an underwhelming .222/.283/.296 with two homers, 14 RBI, 16 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 12:32 BB:K across 181 plate appearances this season. |
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Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Being sent to Triple-A
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 7:43 PM
The Red Sox intend to option Bello to Triple-A Worcester, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Bello was hammered for eight runs on seven hits and three walks across five innings in Thursday's loss to the Orioles. He had a brutal first inning, allowing nine of the first 10 batters to reach safely while being tagged for six runs. Through 61 innings this season, Bello has an ugly 6.34 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 44:24 K:BB. He'll try to iron things out in the minors with the hope of rejoining the Red Sox later this summer. Jake Bennett is believed to be a strong candidate to fill Bello's spot in the rotation, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Homers late in blowout loss
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 7:11 PM
Contreras went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 8-2 loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: Contreras singled home a run in the sixth inning before connecting on a solo homer in the ninth. It was his team-high 12th home run to go along with a team-leading 35 RBI. A lot has gone wrong for Boston this season, but trading for Contreras has worked out for the power-needy Red Sox. |
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Joe La Sorsa Joe La Sorsa Joining Red Sox
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 5:08 PM
The Pirates traded La Sorsa to the Red Sox on Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: La Sorsa will be active Friday for the Red Sox while they are in New York playing the Yankees. The southpaw exercised his upward mobility clause at the end of May after attempting to use it earlier in the season. The Pirates are receiving cash considerations in return, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The Red Sox have yet to announce who they are removing from their 40-man roster to create room for La Sorsa. |
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