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Red Sox bullpen catcher Drew Ehrhard embraces dual October roles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:13 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Red Sox bullpen catcher Drew Ehrhard embraces dual October roles

Summary

Drew Ehrhard, the Red Sox interim bullpen catcher, faces an eventful October as he prepares for both his wedding on Oct. 10 and the MLB postseason. After retiring from playing, Ehrhard joined the Red Sox staff amid a coaching shakeup that saw significant changes in April. Since then, the team has rebounded with a record of 41-14, currently holding the second AL Wild Card spot. Ehrhard reflects on the extraordinary nature of this season and his new role in the organization. With the Portland regular season ending on Sept. 13, scheduling around his wedding presents an interesting challenge for the rookie coach.

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Key Details

•Drew Ehrhard retired to become interim bullpen catcher for the Red Sox.
•The Red Sox have a 41-14 record since June 25.
•Ehrhard’s wedding is scheduled for Oct. 10 in Tampa.
•The Portland regular season concludes on Sept. 13.
•Ehrhard previously coached in the Cape Cod League after college.

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What they're saying

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Drew Ehrhard envisioned only one big event happening come October before he accepted the job as Red Sox bullpen catcher. His wedding is Oct. 10. Now he might also be in the midst of the MLB postseason.
— Yahoo Sports

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