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Red Sox minor league teams win, Kiner-Falefa starts rehab assignment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Red Sox minor league teams win, Kiner-Falefa starts rehab assignment

Summary

All four Boston Red Sox minor league affiliates secured victories on August 19. The Worcester Red Sox defeated Syracuse 9-7, despite pitching challenges, with Trevor Story contributing two hits and Isiah Kiner-Falefa also actively involved. The Portland Sea Dogs won 6-4 against Reading, fueled by early home runs. Greenville's 5-1 win over Winston-Salem featured Brady Tygart striking out ten batters. The Salem Red Sox completed a dominant 8-0 victory, showcasing strong pitching while Andrew Opata added a three-run home run. As players like Kiner-Falefa rehabilitate, roster implications for the major league club emerge.

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Status Watch

•Worcester defeats Syracuse 9-7 with contributions from Story and Kiner-Falefa.
•Portland secures a 6-4 victory over Reading, driven by early home runs.
•Greenville wins 5-1 with Tygart amassing ten strikeouts.
•Salem triumphs 8-0, led by strong pitching and Opata's home run.
•Kiner-Falefa's rehab raises questions about the Red Sox infield roster.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Minor Lines: Isiah Kiner-Falefa starts rehab

What they're saying

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Worcester: W, 9-7 (BOX SCORE) The entire farm won on Wednesday, but we’re seeing in real time what happens to the WooSox pitching staff when the Red Sox lose a portion of their arms to injury. The Triple-A club used six pitchers in Syracuse (Mets AAA), and only a pair of them – Sam McWilliams […]
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