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Alec Gamboa Alec Gamboa Remaining with Sox
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:05 PM
Gamboa will remain with the Red Sox after serving as the 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader against Baltimore, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Gamboa was originally expected to return to Triple-A Worcester after the conclusion of Wednesday's twin bill, but it'll instead be Eduardo Rivera who heads back to the minors to get Boston back within the 26-man limit. Gamboa pitched a scoreless inning Wednesday to bring his ERA down to 2.00 through nine frames, but he's likely to remain in a middle-relief role with Boston for now. |
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Eduardo Rivera Eduardo Rivera Sent back to Worcester
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:56 PM
The Red Sox optioned Rivera to Triple-A Worcester following Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Rivera drew the start in the second game of the twin bill but was unable to escape the first inning, coughing up four runs on three hits and two walks while recording two outs in 41 pitches. His demotion will free up a spot in the rotation that will likely be filled by Ranger Suarez (groin/illness) during Boston's upcoming series against Toronto. Until then, Alec Gamboa will remain with the big club to provide additional depth to the bullpen. |
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Eduardo Rivera Eduardo Rivera Ambushed in first loss
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 9:31 PM
Rivera (0-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Rivera couldn't escape a laborious first inning in the nightcap of Wednesday's twin bill, tossing 41 pitches before his outing mercifully came to an end. Ranger Suarez (groin/illness) is on the cusp of coming off the injured list, so Rivera may not be sticking around with the major-league roster for much longer. The rookie left-hander has yet to work into the fifth frame in any of his four outings for Boston, recording a 6.30 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB over 10 innings. |
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Connor Wong Connor Wong Resting during nightcap
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:56 PM
Wong isn't in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Baltimore.
Analysis: After going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during Boston's matinee victory, Wong will get a chance to rest his legs during Game 2. Carlos Narvaez will take over behind the plate and bat ninth. |
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Alec Gamboa Alec Gamboa Serving as 27th man
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:28 PM
The Red Sox recalled Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.
Analysis: Gamboa will serve as the 27th man for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles. The lefty has logged a 2.25 ERA and 5:4 K:BB in eight innings for Boston this season and could offer some length out of the bullpen in Wednesday's nightcap, if needed. |
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Eduardo Rivera Eduardo Rivera Drawing another start
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:25 PM
Rivera will start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The Red Sox had left open the possibility of Ranger Suarez (groin/illness) coming off the injured list to start Wednesday's nightcap, but they'll hold Suarez back for now and give Rivera another turn. Rivera has allowed three runs with a 9:4 K:BB over 9.1 frames covering two starts and one relief appearance for Boston this season. He's thrown 64 pitches in both of his starts and not lasted more than 3.2 innings in either outing, so Rivera is unlikely to offer much length Wednesday. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Won't be activated Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:23 PM
Interim manager Chad Tracy said that Suarez (groin/illness) won't be activated from the injured list to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Suarez isn't dealing with any setbacks related to the left groin strain that sent him to the shelf July 9; instead, it's an illness that surfaced earlier this week that will keep him from taking the hill Wednesday. Eduardo Rivera will draw the start for the nightcap as the Red Sox go for their 16th straight win, but Suarez shouldn't have to wait long to return from the injured list. The Red Sox could insert Suarez into the rotation at some point during their home series versus the Blue Jays this weekend or in Monday's series opener versus the Athletics. |
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Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Slams door for 23rd save
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:21 PM
Chapman secured the save in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Baltimore, allowing one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Chapman threw only six of his 13 pitches for strikes and failed to record a strikeout, so he didn't have his best stuff on the hill Wednesday. Even so, the veteran southpaw successfully converted his seventh consecutive save and hasn't given up a run in six straight outings. Through 32.2 innings this year, Chapman has a 1.93 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 40:16 K:BB with 23 saves in 25 attempts. |
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Jake Bennett Jake Bennett Narrowly misses quality start
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:17 PM
Bennett (6-3) earned the win Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing three runs on nine hits and no walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: While Bennett did fall one out shy of logging a quality start, he pitched deep enough into the game to claim the win. The 25-year-old southpaw was staked to an early 4-0 lead Wednesday, pounding the zone for 64 strikes (84 pitches), and the three runs allowed were his most since his June 10 start in Tampa Bay. Bennett, who has worked at least five innings in all 10 of his outings, is set to bring an impressive 2.58 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 42:9 K:BB over 59.1 frames into a tough test in Sacramento against the Athletics. |
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Connelly Early Connelly Early Ups flat-ground distance to 120 feet
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 11:22 AM
Early (elbow) threw off flat ground out to 120 feet Tuesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Early had been playing catch out to 90 feet last week, so the left-hander has taken another step forward in his throwing program, albeit a marginal one. The southpaw remains without an official timeline to return from the 15-day injured list, after the Red Sox deactivated him July 1 due to left elbow inflammation. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Losing reps to Wong
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 8:45 AM
Narvaez is not in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles.
Analysis: It marks the third straight game that Narvaez has been on the bench in favor of Connor Wong. Narvaez should be back behind the dish for the nightcap. |
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Anthony Seigler Anthony Seigler Sitting out first game of day
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 8:43 AM
Seigler is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles.
Analysis: Seigler will likely be back in the starting nine for the nightcap, but he'll begin the first game of the twin bill on the bench. Romy Gonzalez will play second base in the matinee, and Masataka Yoshida has been elevated to the leadoff spot typically occupied by Seigler. |
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Garrett Crochet Garrett Crochet Lacks timeline for throwing program
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 7:55 AM
Crochet (lat/shoulder) said Tuesday that he and the Red Sox training staff have no timeline in mind for when he'll be cleared to restart his throwing program, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Initially placed on the injured list April 29 due to left shoulder inflammation, Crochet was cleared to face hitters in a one-inning simulated game May 26 but felt lat tightness a couple days following that workout and has been shut down from throwing baseballs ever since. Crochet was able to do some light throwing with weighted plyometric balls in mid-June, but he paused that activity at the beginning of July after he hadn't progressed as well as the Red Sox hoped. For now, Crochet's main focus will be doing strengthening exercises for his rotator cuff, though he acknowledged that he doesn't know what the training staff needs to see from him before he resumes throwing again. The lack of a clearer target date for Crochet's return at this point in the calendar makes it tough for managers in redraft leagues with limited IL or bench spots to justify holding him. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Could pitch Wednesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 5:05 PM
Interim Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said that Suarez (groin) is in the mix to start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The left-hander was scheduled to come off the injured list to start Tuesday's contest, but Eduardo Rivera was instead named the starter for that game before it was ultimately postponed due to inclement weather. Suarez is apparently experiencing some soreness after recently testing out his groin and is also feeling a bit under the weather, which prompted Boston to move back his return. Even if Suarez doesn't end up taking the mound in Wednesday's nightcap, he could still be back in the Red Sox's rotation later this week. |
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Eduardo Rivera Eduardo Rivera Game postponed Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
Rivera won't start as scheduled Tuesday against the Orioles since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Ranger Suarez (groin) was initially poised to come off the injured list to start Tuesday, but the Red Sox then announced Rivera as their starting pitcher before the game was ultimately postponed. The rookie left-hander could pitch in Wednesday's doubleheader, but Suarez also remains in the mix to start the nightcap. |
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Bumped to Single-A
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 12:44 PM
Delzine was promoted from the Florida Complex League to Single-A Salem on Tuesday.
Analysis: The FCL season hasn't wrapped up yet, but the Red Sox felt it was time to challenge their top teenage pitching prospect with his first assignment to full-season ball. Delzine, a 6-foot-5 Venezuelan righty, logged a 2.72 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 43:18 K:BB in 39.2 innings in rookie ball. The dynasty buzz will grow quite loud if he translates that success against Single-A hitters. |
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Zack Kelly Zack Kelly Called up, placed on 60-day IL
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 12:29 PM
The Red Sox recalled Kelly (elbow) from Triple-A Worcester and placed him on the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The right-hander landed on the 7-day IL at Worcester in early July due to elbow inflammation, and he'll now be sidelined until at least early September. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but it's possible that Kelly has already thrown his last competitive pitch of the season. |
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Eduardo Rivera Eduardo Rivera Making another start Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 12:17 PM
Rivera will start Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Ranger Suarez (groin) was scheduled to come off the injured list to start Tuesday, but the Red Sox will instead turn to Rivera. The rookie left-hander has made three appearances for Boston this year and has given up three earned runs with a 9:4 K:BB over 9.1 innings. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Clear of major setback
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 12:08 PM
The Red Sox want to give Suarez (groin), who will not start Tuesday against the Orioles as previously scheduled, at least one more day before reinstating him from the injured list after he pushed himself pretty hard over the past few days, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Eduardo Rivera is instead taking the mound Tuesday for Boston. Suarez has been on the shelf since sustaining the left groin strain July 5 in Anaheim, and he was set to rejoin the big-league rotation without a rehab assignment. The left-hander still seems like an option to pitch in Wednesday's series finale, though his status is a bit up in the air until the team provides a more concrete update. |
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Ranger Suarez Ranger Suarez Not starting Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 11:51 AM
Suarez (groin) won't start Tuesday against the Orioles as previously scheduled, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The left-hander was poised to come off the injured list to start Tuesday versus Baltimore after a two-week absence due to a groin strain, but there's now been a change of plan. It's unclear whether or not Suarez has suffered a setback, though it's possible Tuesday's rainy weather forecast is prompting Boston to exercise caution with his return, per Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston. The Red Sox should provide an update in the near future. Eduardo Rivera will now take the mound Tuesday versus the Orioles. |
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