Red Sox option Mickey Gasper, make multiple roster moves before game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Red Sox announced four roster moves ahead of their game against the Yankees on Sunday. Among the changes, they optioned Mickey Gasper to Triple-A Worcester despite his recent strong performance. The team reinstated left fielder/DH Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story from the injured list after extended absences. Interim manager Chad Tracy expressed the difficult nature of sending Gasper down, who had reached base in 12 of 16 plate appearances during the road trip. Anthony and Story return after significant injury recoveries, with their performances during rehabilitation differing.
- •Red Sox option Mickey Gasper to Triple-A Worcester.
- •Roman Anthony and Trevor Story return from the injured list.
- •Gasper had a.423 batting average in August.
- •Tracy called the move bittersweet for the team.
- •Anthony and Story return after injuries sustained earlier this season.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox make 4 roster moves, option one of their hottest hitters, Mickey Gasper
"The Red Sox made four roster moves before their game against the Yankees on Sunday. That includes one of their hottest hitters being optioned to Worcester.
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