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In a rain-soaked Fenway Park game, the Red Sox fell 6-5 to the Minnesota Twins after interim manager Chad Tracy rolled the dice in the sixth by sending 35-year-old Tyron Guerrero to protect a one-run lead; Guerrero, making his second major-league appearance of the decade, retired two of four batters as Boston’s ongoing bullpen experimentation continues and the club sits near the bottom of the AL East.
With Trevor Story sidelined by sports hernia surgery, the Red Sox plan Marcelo Mayer as their likely shortstop this weekend, moving him from second base after he has spent most of the season at keystone. Mayer has only three major-league innings at short and his career at the position was mostly in the minors, while second base will be handled by Nick Sogard, Andruw Monasterio and Isiah Kiner-Falefa; Franklin Arias remains a top Double-A SS prospect not in the immediate plans. Mayer is hitting .221/.290/.313 with two homers over 146 plate appearances, and the Sox have produced little offensively outside of Willson Contreras.
The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Trevor Story on the 10-day injured list with a sports hernia and recalled Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester to fill his roster. Story has struggled this season at the plate (.206) and in the field, prompting infield reshuffling that could include Marcelo Mayer moving to short or Andruw Monasterio absorbing more time at the position, while Sogard provides infield depth as the Sox prepare for an interleague game against the Braves in Atlanta.
In a tense 10-inning showdown, the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 as Boston’s offense once again failed to deliver despite solid starting pitching. Connelly Early went five innings for the Sox, Jovani Morán worked 1.2 relief frames with three strikeouts, and Marcelo Mayer homered for Boston, with Micky Gaspar driving in a run. Boston went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and made costly baserunning mistakes by Duran and Rafaela, continuing a pattern of strong pitching but stalled offense that has haunted the club for weeks.
Framber Valdez, Detroit’s touted addition, had a disastrous three-inning stint (nine hits, ten runs) as the Tigers were routed 10-3 by the Red Sox, then appeared to intentionally hit Trevor Story with a 94.4 mph fastball, triggering a benches-clearing incident. Valdez denies intent and faces a likely suspension, while Detroit, dealing with injuries to its rotation, awaits disciplinary decisions and Tarik Skubal’s return.
Detroit led 2-0 after six innings, but Boston exploded for five runs in the seventh to take a 5-2 lead; the Tigers added two in the eighth, yet the Red Sox held on for a 5-4 victory. Key moments included a Tigers error paving the way for Boston’s rally and RBIs from Abreu, Rafaela, and Mayer in the seventh, with Yoshida scoring and Duran contributing earlier. Kenley Jansen closed out the ninth for Boston.
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a rocky start and announced a coaching staff overhaul: Chad Tracy will serve as interim manager, promoted from Worcester; hitting coach Pete Fatse was reportedly dismissed, with Collin Hetzler joining the Boston staff; Jason Varitek was reassigned within the organization; Breslow will oversee a broader leadership reshuffle as the team pivots toward developing its young core.
Boston’s season-long strategy isn’t working as the Red Sox drop their second straight to the Yankees; MLB teased a renewed rivalry with Aaron Judge and rookie Roman Anthony, but Anthony is still finding his footing and Boston’s offense remains quiet, suggesting the rivalry hasn’t sparked yet this season.
Boston promoted 22-year-old left-hander Eduardo Rivera from Double-A Portland to the MLB roster, optioned right-hander Jack Anderson to Triple-A Worcester, and cleared a 40-man roster spot as Rivera is expected to serve as a multi-inning bullpen arm amid other roster moves (Casas on the 60-day IL).
Umpire C.B. Bucknor drew heavy scrutiny in an 11-inning Red Sox–Reds game, with eight challenged calls (two upheld early) and multiple disputed decisions that helped shape a 6-5 Reds victory in 3:32. Alex Cora was ejected after a check-swing dispute; Trevor Story and Marcelo Mayer were involved in close calls, and the day underscored Bucknor’s perceived loose strike zone, suggesting a potentially rough ABS season ahead.
Umpire CB Bucknor’s day at Great American Ball Park drew attention as MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike System overturned six of eight challenged calls in Cincinnati, including two back-to-back strikes against Red Sox rookie Ryan Watson after Eugenio Suarez’s challenges. Bucknor also ejected Boston manager Alex Cora following a heated, non-reviewable check-swing call by Trevor Story, during a game the Reds won 6-5 in 11 innings after Dane Myers’ walk-off. Boston had tied it in the ninth on Wilyer Abreu’s homer. The affair underscored the ongoing debate over ABS and umpiring in baseball.
The Red Sox are acquiring Caleb Durbin from the Brewers in a multi-player deal that also sends Kyle Harrison, Shane Drohan and David Hamilton to Milwaukee, while Boston gains Andruw Monasterio, Anthony Seigler and a Competitive Balance Round B pick. Durbin, 25, is a versatile 2B/3B with a strong 2025 rookie year (.256/.334/.387, 11 HR, 18 steals) and solid defense, giving Boston a controllable, run-prevention-oriented infielder for the near future.
Boston’s offseason has stalled after Alex Bregman left for the Cubs, leaving the Red Sox without any major free-agent signings while rivals upgrade. ESPN insider Jeff Passan suggests they’re not dead yet but must land a big move to keep pace in the AL East, with Bo Bichette quoted as a prime option and other pivots like Nico Hoerner, Brendan Donovan or Isaac Paredes on the table. They could also pursue trades that might require sacrificing top prospects, so Boston must act soon to avoid widening the gap to its peers.
After Alex Bregman’s move to the Cubs, the Red Sox are targeting five hitters via free agency or trades: Bo Bichette (free agent, likely moving from shortstop to second base), Eugenio Suárez (powerful 3B), Brendan Donovan (2B/OF from the Cardinals), Nolan Arenado (veteran 3B via trade), and Isaac Paredes (3B under Astros control). The goal is to bolster the lineup and replace Bregman’s production.
The Cincinnati Reds have signed infielder Michael Chavis to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, bringing back a player with major league experience and defensive versatility, despite recent struggles overseas and in the majors.