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Red Sox prepare for Yankees playoff series; Gasper sidelined by injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:48 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Red Sox prepare for Yankees playoff series; Gasper sidelined by injury

Summary

The Boston Red Sox are set to face the New York Yankees in a Wild Card Series following the conclusion of their season. The final game against the Chicago Cubs has been moved to Tampa and is scheduled for Sunday at 3 PM. However, the Red Sox will enter the playoffs without catcher Mickey Gasper, who suffered a significant biceps injury during a doubleheader. Gasper's absence adds to the challenges as the teams meet in the postseason for the second consecutive year, with both sides experiencing roster changes over the past 12 months.

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Status Watch

•Red Sox and Yankees locked into a Wild Card Series matchup.
•Final game against Cubs rescheduled to Tampa on Sunday.
•Mickey Gasper out for the season due to biceps injury.
•Red Sox players express excitement for playoff atmosphere.
•This marks the second consecutive year the teams meet in the playoffs.

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11:48 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox News & Links: Sox-Yankees playoff series set… but arm injury will keep Mickey Gasper out of it

What they're saying

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As sleuthed out by our own Jacob Roy prior to last night’s game, the Red Sox-Cubs series has officially been moved to Tampa. Despite the fact that the teams flew out last night, though, the final game of the season won’t take place until Sunday at 3 PM, maintaining MLB’s recent practice of all 30 […]
— Yahoo Sports

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