Red Sox may delay Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa returns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox continue their up-and-down August, recently sweeping the San Francisco Giants. As they prepare for roster expansion on September 1, interim manager Chad Tracy suggests waiting to call up Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who are nearly ready to return. Keeping recent strong performers Mickey Gasper and Nick Sogard may help maintain momentum heading into the playoff push. Roman Anthony, however, is seen as a priority for a quicker return due to his standout potential.
- •Red Sox swept the Giants in their last series.
- •Rosters expand on September 1, allowing additional player additions.
- •Tracy recommends holding off on Story and Kiner-Falefa's returns.
- •Roman Anthony may return sooner due to his high-impact potential.
- •Gasper and Sogard have performed well recently.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox may need to wait on Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa despite imminent returns
"To keep a good thing going, Boston should try to hold off on calling back their injured veterans.
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