Red Sox adjust roster after trade deadline with new players, rotation focus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Red Sox made three trades ahead of the deadline, affecting their roster as they prepare to face the White Sox at Fenway Park. New additions include Erik Miller, Eli White, and Jake Rogers, while Carlos Narvaez, Romy Gonzalez, and Ryan Watson are off the team. Jarren Duran's playing time is now uncertain due to the acquisition of White, who offers defensive options. The Red Sox have opted not to add a veteran starter, increasing reliance on rookies Payton Tolle and Jake Bennett, raising concerns about their workloads. They continue to deal with middle infield instability, facing lineup adjustments.
- •Three players traded to reshape the Red Sox roster.
- •Newcomer Eli White could replace Jarren Duran in left field.
- •Rookies Tolle and Bennett will play key roles in the rotation.
- •The team has not added depth to the starting rotation as expected.
- •Middle infield continues to face challenges with player availability.
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — How Red Sox trade deadline impacts roster, Jarren Duran’s role, rotation rookies & more
"The Red Sox' roster has changed a lot since the last time they took the field. Here are four thoughts on where things go from here.
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