Red Sox prepare for roster moves as injured players return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Red Sox will option two players to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday morning to clear space on the active roster. The team expects to activate left fielder/DH Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story from the 60-day injured list for the series finale against the Yankees. Interim manager Chad Tracy described the roster decisions as a challenge, but noted that having increased depth is a positive development for the team in September. First baseman Willson Contreras acknowledged the difficulty of the impending moves and emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions of those currently on the roster. The players designated for assignment will be informed of the decisions on Sunday.
- •The Red Sox will option two players to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
- •Roman Anthony and Trevor Story are returning from the 60-day injured list.
- •The roster moves follow a 9-2 loss to the Yankees in a Saturday doubleheader.
- •Interim manager Chad Tracy called the roster crunch a good problem to have.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — With Red Sox roster moves coming, Willson Contreras wants to ‘recognize’ players sent down
- 5:32 AMMassLive.com — With Red Sox roster moves coming, Willson Contreras wants to ‘recognize’ players sent down - MassLive
"The Red Sox will option two players to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday morning. And first baseman Willson Contreras said it’s important to recognize those players’ contributions.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:58 PMWith Red Sox roster moves coming, Willson Contreras wants to ‘recognize’ players sent down
The Red Sox will option two players to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday morning. And first baseman Willson Contreras said it’s important to recognize those players’ contributions.
- MassLive.comAug 30, 2026, 5:32 AMWith Red Sox roster moves coming, Willson Contreras wants to ‘recognize’ players sent down - MassLive
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