Boston Red Sox

Tanner Houck allowed three earned runs on four hits while striking out one over three innings in Sunday's loss to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact: Houck underwhelmed in his first trip to the mound this season, allowing the Cubs to post a .308 batting average with two home runs in the loss. The right-hander will look to settle down if part of the initial postseason roster for manager Chad Tracy, finishing with a 9.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with an 0-1 record across one start during the regular season.

Adley Rutschman went 1-for-2 in a loss to the Cubs with a solo home run and one walk.

Fantasy Impact: Rutschman has heated up at the plate down the stretch, collecting hits in seven of his last eight contests. The catcher finishes the season as another streaky bat in the Red Sox lineup as the club heads to the postseason, batting .242 with 13 homers, 60 RBI, and 44 runs scored through 99 games.

Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said Sonny Gray will start Game 2 of the Wild Card series against the Yankees. (Source: Tim Healey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Payton Tolle draws the start in Game 1. Gray posted a dominant 2.72 ERA this season across 29 starts.

Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said Payton Tolle will start Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the Yankees. (Source: Tim Healey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tolle finished the regular season with a 3.03 ERA across 148 2/3 innings. It will be his first career start in the postseason.

Roman Anthony went 3-for-3 in a win over the Cubs with two doubles, one triple, one walk, and three runs scored.

Fantasy Impact: Anthony continues a scorching stretch of late, picking up hits in 12 of his last 13 contests. The outfielder has turned around an otherwise inconsistent season at the plate for manager Chad Tracy of late, slashing .246 with five home runs, 15 RBI, 24 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 53 games.

Jake Bennett allowed three hits and one walk while striking out one over 3 2/3 innings in Friday's win over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact: Bennett has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing three earned runs or more in three of his last four trips to the mound. The left-hander has battled inconsistent command down the stretch for manager Chad Tracy in the Red Sox rotation, posting a 3.65 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with a 9-7 record and 7.2 K/9 ratio through 20 appearances.

Brayan Bello allowed four hits and one walk while striking out two over four scoreless innings in Friday's 2-0 win over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact: Bello continues a strong stretch on the mound of late, allowing one earned run or less in each of his last four contests. The right-hander has battled command issues for much of the season for manager Chad Tracy, posting a 4.33 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with a 6-7 record and 7.1 K/9 ratio across 26 appearances.

Red Sox’ manager Chad Tracy told reporters that Mickey Gasper suffered a significant biceps injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact: Gasper suffered the injury on Friday. The team is still waiting for the MRI results.

The Red Sox optioned LHP Raymond Burgos to Triple-A Worcester.

Fantasy Impact: Burgos made an appearance in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader. Jedixson Paez was recalled as the corresponding move.

The Red Sox recalled RHP Jedixson Paez from Triple-A Worcester.

Fantasy Impact: Paez will add a fresh arm in the bullpen for Boston.

Ranger Suarez allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings in Thursday's 1-0 loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: Suarez continues a strong stretch of late, allowing one earned run or less in each of his last four trips to the mound. The left-hander provided manager Chad Tracy with another reliable arm in a steady Red Sox rotation throughout the season, carrying a 3.22 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with an 8-5 record and 8.5 K/9 ratio across 28 starts this season.

Jarren Duran went 1-for-3 in a loss to the Guardians with one stolen base.

Fantasy Impact: Duran continues a solid stretch of late, reaching base in eight of his last 13 contests. The outfielder remains one of the more inconsistent bats in a streaky Red Sox lineup for manager Chad Tracy, batting .208 with 20 home runs, 21 stolen bases, 69 RBI, and 66 runs scored across 148 games.

Willson Contreras told reporters on Thursday that he will not return to the Red Sox’ lineup on Friday. (Source: Tom Caron on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Contreras remains day-to-day heading into the weekend. He is uncertain for the Wild Card series next week.

Garrett Crochet will throw to hitters in Florida on Saturday. (Source: Tim Healey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: If all goes well, Crochet could be activated for the Wild Card series next week.

Aroldis Chapman struck out three over a perfect frame to earn the save in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: Chapman continues a strong stretch out of the bullpen of late, holding opponents scoreless in 11 of his last 12 contests. The left-hander has rewarded manager Chad Tracy as a dynamic ninth-inning option out of the Red Sox bullpen, posting a 1.92 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 35 saves and a 12.4 K/9 ratio across 53 appearances.

Ceddanne Rafaela is back in the lineup against the Guardians on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Rafaela is good to go after leaving Wednesday’s game early.

Caleb Durbin went 0-for-2 in a loss to the Guardians with one walk and one stolen base.

Fantasy Impact: Durbin continues an impactful stretch of late, getting on base in each of his last 14 contests. The infielder remains one of many streaky options in the Red Sox lineup for manager Chad Tracy down the stretch, batting .254 with 13 home runs, 64 RBI, 74 runs scored, and 20 stolen bases through 149 games.

The Red Sox optioned Nate Eaton to Triple-A. (Source: Gabrielle Star on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Eaton will return to Triple-A with Ceddanne Rafaela back from the injured list.

The Red Sox announced Eli White had a successful Lisfranc repair surgery Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: White tore a ligament in his foot while getting stuck in Fenway’s center field.

Kutter Crawford was scheduled to start the Triple-A Worcester finale on September 20, but the game was rained out. (Source: MLB)

Fantasy Impact: Crawford remains on track to return to full health next season.