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Red Sox Select Tayron Guerrero

The Red Sox have selected the contract of right-hander Tayron Guerrero. Righty Zack Kelly was optioned to Triple-A. Boston moved right-hander Kutter Crawford to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man spot for Guerrero.

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How many Red Sox hitters will finish the season with 20 home runs?

Back in February, ZiPS projections were posted, and they did not have a single Red Sox player reaching the 20 home run threshold. Twitter/X got a hold

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 22

The Red Sox have hope thanks to the American League’s multi-year mediocrity

The Red Sox are certainly not back yet, but at least the brand of baseball is improving. Boston swept the Kansas City Royals and finished a road trip (with multiple series) with a winning record for the first time this season. The Red Sox are 22-27 and keep creeping closer to .500, not that that should be some cause for celebration.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Red Sox Promoting Veteran Reliever to Big League Roster

Despite the early struggles, the Boston Red Sox's pitching staff has looked like one of the league's best, anchored by a tremendous bullpen unit. They currently rank second in reliever ERA with a 2.98 mark despite being without key arms Justin Slaten and Johan Oviedo for much of the year.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 21

Top 3 Red Sox Prospects Who Could Steal MLB Roster Spots Soon

The story of the season for the Boston Red Sox has been frustration, so it would hardly be a surprise to see some roster changes as the year progresses.

Jarren Duran News / Field Level Media / May 21

Jarren Duran heats up for Red Sox going into home series vs. Twins

After both teams banked series wins earlier this week, the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins open a three-game set in Boston with a battle of young left-handed pitchers on Friday night.

Tayron Guerrero News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Red Sox To Select Tayron Guerrero

The Red Sox are going to select right-hander Tayron Guerrero to their roster, per reporting from Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com. He’ll be back in the big leagues for the first time since 2019.

Jason Varitek News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 21

David Oritz Is No Different From Red Sox Fans About Jason Varitek

The Boston Red Sox finally look like they're starting to turn a corner, but it's no secret that this team looks different now than they did at the beginning of the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 21

Red Sox's Caleb Durbin-Kyle Harrison Trade Optics Couldn't Look Worse

A trade that very few dared to criticize the Boston Red Sox for making in February is increasingly becoming a black mark on their 2026 resume. Even as the Red Sox finished off a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, they continued to tarnish their own investment in third baseman Caleb Durbin.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Ranger Suarez joins Chris Sale, Luis Tiant in Red Sox history

Though it’s been a poor start for the Boston Red Sox, one of the few bright spots has been starting pitcher Ranger Suarez, who’s coming off his last outing in the 7-1 win over the Kansas City Royals.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 21

Red Sox News & Links: Garrett Crochet, Trevor Story injury updates

After throwing two simulated innings yesterday in a bullpen session, injured Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet has declared himself free of the shoulder inflammation that landed him on the IL.

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Padres’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman

The MLB trade deadline isn’t until 2026, but the buzz is already building around one of the game’s most dominant closers. Aroldis Chapman has been a revelation since landing in Boston, and contending teams around the league are quietly taking notice.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 21

John Henry Isn't Winning Over Red Sox Fans With Latest Comment

The John Henry era with the Boston Red Sox has gone through plenty of different variations. Henry, as the principal owner, purchased the Red Sox way back in 2001 along with Tom Werner and a group of investors.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 21

The Red Sox have sucked… and yet they’re still going to make the playoffs

Here’s a pair of conflicting thoughts I believe to my core: The Red Sox have completely sucked to this point in 2026. They 2026 Red Sox are still going to make the playoffs.

Johan Oviedo News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Red Sox Get Long-Awaited Johan Oviedo Update

The Boston Red Sox finally have some news on pitcher Johan Oviedo. Oviedo, who has spent the majority of the season on the injured list, had a scheduled check in for his elbow injury which showed he was progressing well through his rehab.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 21

Red Sox Minor Lines: Jake Bennett strikes out eleven

This game fell apart in extras, namely the eleventh, and to be honest, the WooSox should have had it won earlier than that. The pitching was solid throughout the night, starting with Jake Bennett striking out eleven Red Wings (Nationals AAA) and allowing one run.

Jarren Duran News / Field Level Media / May 20