Adley Rutschman and Willson Contreras sit out for Red Sox against Marlins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Adley Rutschman is out of the Red Sox lineup for the second straight game due to irritation in his right elbow. Interim manager Chad Tracy noted Rutschman is improving but not fully recovered, prompting the decision to give him additional rest. Willson Contreras also misses the game while managing leg soreness. Connor Wong will catch for Red Sox starter Sonny Gray as the team faces the Marlins at LoanDepot Park. The Red Sox have an off day Thursday before starting a four-game series in New York against the Yankees on Friday.
- •Rutschman missed two games due to elbow irritation.
- •Contreras is sidelined with leg soreness.
- •Connor Wong will catch for Sonny Gray.
- •Red Sox play Marlins tonight at 6:40 p.m. ET.
- •Boston faces Yankees in a four-game series starting Friday.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Adley Rutschman, Willson Contreras not in Red Sox lineup; Catcher out for second straight game
"Adley Rutschman is not in the Red Sox lineup for a second straight game Wednesday.
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