Boston Red Sox mount late season push toward American League playoff contention
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
After falling to a 32-46 record by late June, the Boston Red Sox moved into contention for an American League Wild Card berth following a significant second-half turnaround. The team compiled a 38-19 record since late June, including an historic 21-4 run during July. A series of trade deadline acquisitions, most Adley Rutschman, accompanied key contributions from the bullpen and a resurgent lineup. Starting pitchers Jake Bennett and Sonny Gray provided stability, while Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock anchored the relief corps. Following a challenging August, the team continues to manage its roster as the regular season concludes. The club currently remains within reach of the postseason as it battles through a crowded American League Wild Card field.
- •The Red Sox recorded a 21-4 record during the month of July.
- •Adley Rutschman joined the roster following a trade with the Baltimore Orioles.
- •The bullpen featured four relievers maintaining an ERA under 1.00.
- •Mickey Gasper recorded six home runs during August.
- •The team produced its best 34-game stretch in franchise history beginning in late June.
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"In the middle of the 2026 MLB season, the Boston Red Sox looked as good as dead in the American League East. By June 24, they were 32-46 and coming off a series loss to the Colorado Rockies, the worst team in the league. They had lost Garrett Crochet; questions lingered about offensive production from […] The post How The 2026 Boston Red Sox Came Back From The Dead appeared first on Stadium Rant.
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