Red Sox adjust lineup for final homestand opener against Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Boston Red Sox host the Cleveland Guardians on September 22, 2026, for the first game of their final homestand. Chad Tracy's lineup shows changes ahead of the postseason, with Roman Anthony leading off and Jahmai Jones batting third. The Red Sox have already secured a playoff spot, holding a four-game lead in the AL wild card race. Payton Tolle takes the mound for Boston, facing Guardians' starter Parker Messick. This six-game homestand is crucial for Boston as they prepare for the wild-card series next week.
- •Red Sox play Guardians in season's final six-game homestand.
- •Roman Anthony bats leadoff; Jahmai Jones in the third spot.
- •Payton Tolle starts for Boston against Parker Messick.
- •Boston has clinched a playoff spot, leading the AL wild card.
- •Tracy aims to finalize lineup combinations for postseason.
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Lineup Has A Different Look For Final Homestand Opener Against Guardians
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