Boston Red Sox
Spring Training Notes: Red Sox' Garrett Crochet goes K-less in debut, Payton Tolle’s patriotic presentation, Kutter Crawford update
Crochet faced division rival the Tampa Bay Rays and tossed two scoreless frames, allowing one hit and no runs while failing to record a strikeout (23 pitches).
Analysis: Red Sox sign Isiah Kiner-Falefa, double down on run prevention
Kiner-Falefa, 30, split the 2025 season between the Pirates and the Blue Jays, appearing in 138 games while logging time at three different infield positions. He saw the bulk of his innings at shortstop (817), while also playing third base (211 2/3 innings) and second base (26 1/3 innings).
MLB Notebook: Four Red Sox storylines to watch as spring training opens
For the Red Sox, this spring carries more weight than most. After another offseason under chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, Boston enters camp with a roster that looks markedly different in construction, philosophy, and flexibility. The organization has leaned fully into run prevention, depth, and optionality, creating internal competition at nearly every position — while still leaving open the door for additional moves.
Red Sox acquire Caleb Durbin from Brewers in six-player trade
Boston acquired Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio, Anthony Seigler, and a Competitive Balance Round B draft pick in exchange for left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, along with infielder David Hamilton.
A full breakdown of the Red Sox’ infield options heading into spring training
One major storyline that has dominated headlines over the past few weeks has been how the Red Sox would respond after Alex Bregman departed for the Cubs in free agency. The club was linked to several impact sluggers around the league before chief baseball officer Craig Breslow ultimately pivoted on Monday, swinging a six-player trade. Boston acquired Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio, and Anthony Seigler, along with a Competitive Balance Round B draft pick from the Brewers, in exchange for left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, plus infielder David Hamilton.
Red Sox bullpen lacks left-handed depth entering camp: Who's in the mix to compete this spring?
Much like the infield picture before the recent additions, there are plenty of names to sift through. Boston entered camp with Aroldis Chapman, Jovani Morán, Patrick Sandoval, Payton Tolle, Tyler Samaniego, Alec Gamboa, T.J. Sikkema, and Jeremy Wu-Yelland among the left-handed options who could factor into the bullpen conversation. Of that group, Sandoval and Tolle are also competing for rotation spots. Only Chapman, Morán, Sandoval, Tolle, and Samaniego currently occupy 40-man roster spots.
MLB Notebook: Masataka Yoshida opens up about disappointing Red Sox tenure; Trevor Story opts in without hesitation; week 1 spring training notes
Masataka Yoshida enters camp healthy but acknowledged he hasn’t lived up to the expectations that came with his five-year, $90 million contract. While he’s expected to serve as the club’s designated hitter this spring, his name has also surfaced in trade rumors. Yoshida admitted his time in Boston hasn’t unfolded the way he envisioned.
Red Sox await Triston Casas’ return this season as power questions linger in lineup
Casas, who has been walking around with a red face mask in the warm Florida heat. Regardless of what he’s wearing and why, the forgotten first baseman is poised to get back to game action and help a team in 2026.
Red Sox chairman Tom Werner revisits Rafael Devers saga as Sam Kennedy defends post-trade spending
When the Red Sox front office or ownership group speaks, it often leaves more questions than answers. Fans have grown accustomed to long explanations about “organizational philosophy” and “long-term vision,” but rarely the kind of direct clarity they’re looking for. On Sunday, chairman Tom Werner spoke and didn't disappoint as he revisited the Rafael Devers saga that dominated the early part of last season.
Red Sox Notes: Roman Anthony joins Team USA for WBC, Jarren Duran to play RF, Angels' Mike Trout out
Anthony will not be teammates with Trout on Team USA — the oft-injured Angels star will not take part in the tournament. Anthony joins a loaded roster that includes Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Cal Raleigh, former Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman, back-to-back American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, and fellow Boston teammate Garrett Whitlock, among others.
Completed Q&A: Red Sox spring training underway in Fort Myers, Friday 02.20.26
The Boston Red Sox are officially in camp in Fort Myers, and there’s no shortage of storylines coming out of JetBlue Park.
Red Sox pencil in Roman Anthony at leadoff as Marcelo Mayer, Kristian Campbell battle for roster spots
Anthony, 21, is set to be the focal point of the lineup and will serve as the tone-setter to open the season. The young outfielder moved into the leadoff spot over the final 21 games last year before an oblique injury on Sept. 2 cut his season short.
MLB Notebook: Red Sox’ Payton Tolle spring debut, Union shakeup builds CBA drama, and buzz around the league
For Tolle, it was the first spring training game of his career, which is rare considering he made his big league debut last summer and pitched in the postseason against the Yankees in October. Tolle, the organization’s top pitching prospect, threw 20 pitches in the outing, going 2 1/3 innings, allowing one hit — a home run to the Twins’ Royce Lewis — with one strikeout and no walks in Boston’s 7-2 win over Minnesota.
Red Sox Notes: Jarren Duran building momentum, Andruw Monasterio flying under-the-radar, Early’s added strength should pay off
Trade rumors swirled around Duran all offseason due to Boston’s outfield logjam, which includes Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Wilyer Abreu. All four are expected to factor into the offensive equation this season, with Duran likely moving down to the No. 3 spot in the lineup.
Red Sox Roster Projection: Johan Oviedo leads No. 5 race, Patrick Sandoval's role, Mikey Romero stock rising
Red Sox spring training is fully underway, with Grapefruit League games taking place. There hasn’t been much in terms of storylines at the beginning of this camp, unlike last February.
Garrett Crochet dominates as Red Sox blank Reds on Opening Day
Making his second straight Opening Day start for Boston, Crochet overpowered the Reds, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing three hits and two walks, and striking out eight.
Red Sox’ Jarren Duran red-hot to begin spring, Marcelo Mayer impressive in debut, Triston Casas working to get back
Duran drove in four runs out of the No. 3 spot in the lineup Saturday and now has three homers over his last two games. His first blast traveled 401 feet into the bullpen with an exit velocity of 102.7 mph, while his second left the bat at 103.2 mph and carried 409 feet.
MLB Notebook: Konnor Griffin forcing the Pirates’ hand, Alex Cora’s power pledge, Red Sox buzz and a look around baseball
Griffin entered spring as baseball’s top prospect and, in two swings, showed why. The 19-year-old crushed a hanging curveball from Ranger Suárez, Boston’s top free-agent acquisition this offseason. Griffin's first homer was crushed it 375 feet over the left-field wall for a two-run homer in the second inning.
Roman Anthony impresses for Team USA; Crochet takes loss vs. Yankees; Boston dealing with early injuries; MLB buzz
Batting seventh and playing left field, Anthony launched a towering two-run homer in the sixth inning of Team USA’s exhibition game against the Giants. The blast came off right-hander Blake Tidwell and traveled 394 feet with a 101.4 mph exit velocity, according to Statcast.
MLB Notebook: Aaron Judge’s blast sets tone for Team USA, Brice Turang shines on WBC stage, Shohei Ohtani grand slam goes viral, a look around the league
Team USA opened pool play Friday night against Brazil in what was expected to be a routine tune-up. The final score suggests exactly that — a 15–5 win — but the game was tighter than it looked. After eight innings, the Americans held just a three-run lead before pulling away late.
