Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Former First-Round Pick Misses Opening Day Roster

The Boston Red Sox's Spring Training roster battles are starting to be sorted out with just three days to go until Opening Day. Over the course of Spring Training, one battle to watch has been for the backup catcher spot on the Opening Day roster.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Red Sox Make Several Roster Decisions

The Red Sox’ Opening Day roster is coming into focus. Boston announced this morning that catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper and infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton were optioned to minor league camp.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Red Sox make roster moves just days before Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox are currently counting down the days until the 2026 MLB regular season gets underway later this week. The Red Sox are winding down their spring training slate in the meantime, as several teams around the MLB make their final roster decisions ahead of Opening Day.

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Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / March 23

Boston Red Sox Set Position Players

The Boston Red Sox today set their position players for the start of the 2026 regular season. The Red Sox today optioned infielders Nate Eaton and Mickey Gasper to Triple-A Worcester.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

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Ryan Watson News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Take Calculated Risk As 28-Year-Old Makes Opening Day Roster

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Ryan Watson was in a tough competition to win a spot on the opening day roster all spring, but he had an advantage.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox’s Payton Tolle Open to Role Change for Opening Day Spot

Will either of the Boston Red Sox's top two pitching prospects end up cracking the Opening Day roster? Payton Tolle is the Red Sox's No. 1 overall prospect with Connelly Early not far behind at No.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 23

5 Greatest Boston Red Sox Shortstops of All Time

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most historic franchises in baseball history, beginning with Fenway Park, the oldest stadium in the majors, and filled with stories about Ted Williams, the Curse of the Bambino, Pedro Martinez, Carlton Fisk, and so much more.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Speedster Catches Tough Break With Minor-League Demotion

On a list of Boston Red Sox players whose stock has climbed in the past year, Nate Eaton would rank surprisingly high. After coming to the Red Sox as a non-roster invitee, Eaton got his first taste of major league playing time last summer because the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers without getting a 40-man roster position player back.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Key Utility Piece Not Expected for Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox will play a regular season baseball game in just three days on March 26 against the Cincinnati Reds. It's been a long time coming since the Red Sox wrapped up the 2025 regular season back in September and then were knocked out of the playoffs in October.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox About to Score Bonus Talent Thanks to Rival Blue Jays

As spring training roster competitions wrap up across Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox seemingly scored a win based entirely on a rival's decision.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 23

Who’s the Red Sox’s fifth starter?

Hello and happy Monday, folks. We’re mere hours away from Opening Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With that in mind, the question of the day is simple: who’s going to be the fifth starter in the rotation?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 22

Red Sox Reveal Strategy for ‘Luxury’ Five-Man Outfield

The Boston Red Sox have a "problem" that 29 other teams around baseball would love to have. That is, of course, in reference to the club's outfield. Boston notably has a surplus of outfield talent.

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Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 22

Marcelo Mayer Reacts After Winning Red Sox Opening Day Spot

The Boston Red Sox arguably made the right call. Over the course of Spring Training, it wasn't guaranteed that young infielder Marcelo Mayer was going to be with the team out of camp.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 22

Red Sox Cut Ties With Infield Prospect After 5-Year Run

Decisions are made up and down the organizational ladder this week for the Boston Red Sox, and some prospects are seeing their opportunity with the club come to an end.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 22

Red Sox Have Plenty to Think About After Triston Casas Update

Uncertainty has been the operative word for the Boston Red Sox and first baseman Triston Casas over the past year. Soon, clarity may begin to arrive. Casas hasn't appeared in a game of any kind since last May, when he ruptured his patellar tendon against the Minnesota Twins and left the Red Sox without a key bat for the rest of the season.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 22

Red Sox's $60 Million Investment on the Rocks, But There's Still Time

Perhaps the biggest surprise about the Boston Red Sox optioning Kristian Campbell to Triple-A on Saturday, from an aerial view, was that it wasn't a surprise at all.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 21

Red Sox release another notable international signing after two seasons

The Red Sox parted ways with another notable international signing on Friday by releasing 19-year-old outfielder Edwin Brito. As noted by SoxProspects.

Marcelo Mayer News / Field Level Media / March 21

Marcelo Mayer named Red Sox's Opening Day 2B

Following an uneven rookie campaign that included a season-ending wrist injury, Marcelo Mayer will be on his first Opening Day roster after the Boston Red Sox named him their starting second baseman on Saturday.

Marcelo Mayer News / Yardbarker / March 21

Red Sox finally answer Marcelo Mayer question ahead of Opening Day

With the start of the 2026 season less than a week away, the Boston Red Sox have finally made one of their biggest roster decisions.

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Pirates make expected move with Konnor Griffin

Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen

Mets manager introduces new dugout-assisted pitching strategy

Why Ernie Clement, Andres Gimenez could be impactful for Blue Jays

Randy Arozarena attempts to end controversy regarding Cal Raleigh

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Red Sox To Use Marcelo Mayer As Starting Second Baseman, Kristian Campbell Optioned To Triple-A

In an unsurprising move, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters (including Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe) that Marcelo Mayer make the Opening Day

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 19

Red Sox release former top international signing after four seasons

The Red Sox released six minor leaguers on Thursday, including one of their former top international signings. As noted by SoxProspects.com’s Andrew Parker, Boston cut ties with 21-year-old infielder Fraymi De Leon, who received the largest bonus ($1.2 million) of the club’s 2022 international signing class.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / March 19

Three new Red Sox who’ll make an immediate impact

The Red Sox brought in many new faces to help get them past the American League wild-card round this season.

Red Sox rework the contract of their free-agent signing due to a physical issue

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Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 18

Why Red Sox catching prospect Gerardo Rodriguez is a name to watch in 2026

The Red Sox undoubtedly placed an emphasis on reinforcing their lower-minors catching depth over the winter. They addressed this area of need by acquiring the likes of Adonys Guzman, Ronny Hernandez, and Luke Heyman in trades with the Pirates, White Sox, and Mariners.