Fantasy Baseball News

Patrick Sandoval allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over five innings in Wednesday’s win over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact: Sandoval continues a strong stretch since returning, allowing two earned runs or less in three of four trips to the mound. The left-hander provides manager Chad Tracy with another stable option as part of a steady Red Sox rotation, posting a 3.32 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with a 0-0 record and 9.5 K/9 ratio through four starts.

Connor Wong went 1-for-1 in a loss to the Athletics with a home run, one run scored, and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Wong has disappointed of late, recording hits in just four of his last 10 contests. The catcher remains one of the more stable options as part of a resurgent Red Sox lineup, batting .271 with two home runs, 17 RBI, 16 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 51 games.

The Red Sox are recalling Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester. (Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sogard will hold a bench role for Boston with Curtis Mead going on the injured list.

The Red Sox promoted RHP John Holobetz to Triple-A Worcester.

Fantasy Impact: Holobetz posted a 4.33 ERA across 79 innings at Double-A. He is unlikely to reach the majors this season, but he could compete for an opportunity by next year.

The Red Sox optioned Tsung-Che Cheng to Triple-A Worcester. (Source: Tim Healey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cheng will return to Triple-A to make room for Curtis Mead being added to the active roster.

Alec Gamboa has been demoted to Triple-A Worcester. (Source: Chris Cotillo on X)

Fantasy Impact: Gamboa will head to the minors to make room for the returning Ranger Suarez. He has pitched well in his time in Boston this season, sporting a 2.08 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 13 innings. He figures to find his way back to the Red Sox at some point this season.

The Red Sox have traded Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This one comes as a bit of a surprise. Early, who is currently on the injured list with elbow inflammation, has posted a strong 3.44 ERA across 17 starts. He should provide the Nationals starting rotation with an immediate boost when he is healthy.

Anthony Seigler went 4-for-5 in a 6-4 win over the Blue Jays with a home run, two doubles, two runs scored, and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Seigler has provided mixed results at the plate of late, picking up hits in eight of his last 15 contests. the infielder has offered manager Chad Tracy a mostly solid option as part of a resurgent Red Sox lineup, batting .273 with three home runs, nine RBI, 15 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 28 games.

Brayan Bello allowed four hits and one walk while striking out five over 5 1/3 scoreless innings in Wednesday’s loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: Bello has settled down on the mound of late, allowing two earned runs or less in four of his last five contests. The right-hander remains difficult to trust while fighting command issues for manager Chad Tracy, posting a 5.60 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with a 2-6 record and 2.2 K/BB ratio through 14 appearances.

The Red Sox optioned Eduardo Rivera to Triple-A. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rivera was crushed for four runs without escaping the first inning in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader.

The Red Sox promoted Blake Wehunt to Triple-A Worcester.

Fantasy Impact: Wehunt posted a 3.52 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 13 starts for Portland this year.

The Red Sox placed Zack Kelly on the 60-day injured list. (Source: Tim Healey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kelly is dealing with a right elbow injury. He had been on the Triple-A IL. He'll now get major league salary (and service time) while out for an extended period.

Trevor Story told reporters he is hopeful to go on a rehab assignment "sometime in August." (Source: Jen McCaffrey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Story said he’s feeling good, taking BP and machine work. His final hurdle is lateral movements and sprinting.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been cleared to start a hitting program. (Source: Tim Healey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kiner-Falefa got good news on his check-up on Monday. He remains weeks away, but he is trending in the right direction.

The Red Sox released Matt Thaiss.

Fantasy Impact: Thaiss will get an figure to seek another opportunity in free agency.

The Red Sox re-signed Tommy Kahnle to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Kahnle returns to the Red Sox organization after testing free agency.

Garrett Crochet is still not cleared to resume throwing. (Source: Audacy)

Fantasy Impact: Crochet is still reportedly “trending in the right direction.” He has been sidelined since late April with a shoulder injury, followed by a lat strain.

The Boston Red Sox optioned Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Eaton received five plate appearances during his stint with the Red Sox after being called up July 8, going 0-for-4 with a walk and three strikeouts. He has a .125 AVG with a .563 OPS across 32 at-bats this season and will head back to Triple-A after a limited opportunity in the majors.

The Red Sox designated Danny Coulombe for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Coulombe loses his spot on the 40-man roster for Boston. He will head to waivers.

The Red Sox have recalled infielder Brett Harris from Triple-A Worcester. (Source: Boston Red Sox on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harris gets promoted to the big leagues with left-hander Ranger Suarez (groin) being placed on the injured list on Thursday. Harris, recently acquired from the Athletics, hit .167 with a homer in five games for Worcester prior to his promotion.