Red Sox consider adding speedster Braiden Ward to postseason roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
As the postseason approaches, the Boston Red Sox are exploring roster options to enhance speed. Interim manager Chad Tracy indicated that 27-year-old Braiden Ward, who has stolen 60 bases in Worcester this season, is under consideration for the playoff lineup. Ward has yet to make his Major League debut, making his potential inclusion notable. The Red Sox are likely to face the New York Yankees in a best-of-three Wild Card Series in two weeks, prompting the need for strategic roster decisions. Tracy acknowledged Ward's speed as a significant asset.
- •Red Sox are considering Braiden Ward for postseason roster.
- •Ward has recorded 60 stolen bases in the minors this season.
- •He could become the seventh player to debut in the postseason.
- •Red Sox likely to play Yankees in Wild Card Series.
- •Manager Chad Tracy highlights Ward's running ability.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox considering 'creative' postseason roster move to add speed
"This could be a smart decision by the Red Sox.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Sep 17, 2026, 4:13 PMWhy Phillies might have a difficult time re-signing Luis Arraez in free agency
- MLB•Sep 17, 2026, 4:07 PMGuardians have 'strange' offensive stat that may be postseason issue
MLB•Sep 17, 2026, 4:06 PMWith 2 more homers, the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case- MLB•Sep 17, 2026, 3:34 PMHow Jesus Sanchez could help Diamondbacks ahead of Yankees series
MLB•Sep 17, 2026, 3:30 PMYankees Birthday of the Day: Al Gettel
MLB•Sep 17, 2026, 3:30 PMTigers Can Wreck the White Sox Playoff Push
