Red Sox adjust lineup as Contreras is sidelined for Rays series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have made lineup changes ahead of their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 18, 2026. Willson Contreras, out after sustaining a hand injury, will be evaluated daily. Interim manager Chad Tracy has opted for a lineup featuring multiple right-handed hitters against left-hander Ian Seymour of Tampa Bay. The Red Sox enter the series with an 83-70 record, while the Rays hold the best record in the American League at 93-59 and have clinched a postseason spot.
- •Contreras is out due to swelling and loss of feeling in his right hand.
- •Roman Anthony will lead off in left field for Boston.
- •The Red Sox's magic number for the playoffs is currently three.
- •Ranger Suárez is starting for Boston with a 7-4 record.
- •Tampa Bay has a six-game winning streak entering the series.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Reveal Shuffled Lineup After Willson Contreras Injury Scare
"Some changes made in the first of three in Tampa Bay.
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