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Jeff Passan of ESPN has listed 13 teams with records over .500 who are in the playoff mix and who could make trades. He listed Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo as a legit trade target for the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox have been playing their best baseball of the season over the last two weeks. With the MLB trade deadline five weeks away, it’s unclear if the Red Sox … [Read more...] about Angels Versatile Infielder is An Obvious Trade Deadline Fit for Red Sox

The Red Sox announced a flurry of roster moves Monday afternoon. Veteran catcher Tyler Heineman, along with right-handers Isaiah Campbell and Josh Winckowski, were recalled from Triple-A Worcester. In order to make room on the roster, Boston starting catcher Connor Wong was placed on the paternity leave list in what is assumed to be a short absence. Pitchers Cam Booser and Brad … [Read more...] about Red Sox Veteran Catcher Recalled Among Flurry Of Roster Moves

The Boston Red Sox activated rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to a team release. Abreu landed on the IL due to a right ankle sprain on June 4. To make room for Abreu, the Red Sox optioned Bobby Dalbec.   Red Sox make roster moves: Bobby Dalbec optioned to Worcester, Wilyer Abreu activated https://t.co/12fzP7d9Pu — Christopher … [Read more...] about Breakout Red Sox Rookie Returns From Injured List

Entering June, the Boston Red Sox sat at 29-29. It was a familiar position for the franchise, who have hit the .500 mark 18 times this season. It seemed farfetched that Boston could string together a consistent and elongated run of wins. But once the middle of the month arrived, the Red Sox were ready to push for it. Thankfully for the club, so was its youngest player. Boston … [Read more...] about Rookie Leading Red Sox Recent Hot Stretch

Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect Luis Perales will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. The young right-hander will also miss the remainder of the season and likely much of 2025. Perales impressed the Red Sox enough to get a 40-man roster spot in November.  Perales is ranked as Boston’s ninth-best prospect by MLB Pipeline. Red Sox … [Read more...] about Highly Ranked Red Sox Prospect Will Undergo Season Ending Surgery

The Boston Red Sox activated veteran right-hander Chris Martin from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, according to a team release. Martin was placed on the IL with anxiety on June 5, retroactive to June 2. In a corresponding move, RHP Cooper Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Criswell had a 4.15 ERA in 52 innings this season.  The #RedSox today announced the … [Read more...] about Veteran Red Sox Reliever Returns From IL Stint

Brayan Bello entered this season off the back of an improved 2023. There was plenty of excitement surrounding the Dominican Republic native. His expectations for 2024 even led Bello to be Boston’s Opening Day starter. But after a decent start, the right-hander has fallen into a slump. He looks far from what the Red Sox envisioned for the year. But despite that, Brayan Bello’s … [Read more...] about Red Sox Starter’s Rocky Stretch Shouldn’t Cause Heavy Concern

The Boston Red Sox began 2024 with Trevor Story as their starting shortstop. However, just one week in, he suffered a shoulder dislocation and was quickly ruled out for the foreseeable future. It was one of multiple injuries, including first baseman Triston Casas, that Boston has dealt with this campaign. Triple-A infielder David Hamilton was called up to try and fill Story’s … [Read more...] about Red Sox Shortstop On Dominant Hot Streak

Every year, players join new teams and subsequently face their old organizations. On Friday, that is exactly what is going to happen to current New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo. When the Yankees visit the Boston Red Sox, it will be the first time Verdugo has returned to the Red Sox since leaving. Verdugo spent four seasons with Boston and was traded ahead of the 2024 … [Read more...] about Looking Back On a Former Red Sox Outfielder’s Boston Tenure