Red Sox recall Wyatt Olds as bullpen faces injuries and shuffling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have recalled reliever Wyatt Olds from Triple-A Worcester ahead of their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This move comes as the bullpen struggles with injuries, to Justin Slaten and Garrett Whitlock, adding strain to their workload. Over the past month, the Red Sox bullpen has seen significant action, ranking eighth in MLB for innings pitched since July 1. To make space for Olds on the roster, Raymond Burgos was optioned back to Worcester after a brief stint in Boston. The Red Sox look to rebound from a disappointing road trip with a six-game homestand starting tonight.
- •Wyatt Olds has a 5.33 ERA in 39 appearances for Worcester.
- •Justin Slaten and Garrett Whitlock are on the injured list.
- •Burgos has been optioned back to Triple-A after a short stay.
- •The Red Sox bullpen ranks eighth in innings pitched since July 1.
- •Boston hosts the Diamondbacks for a six-game homestand starting tonight.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Make Another Roster Move as Bullpen Shuffling Continues
"Reliever Wyatt Olds becomes the latest call-up as Boston looks to provide relief to a texted bullpen.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Aug 17, 2026, 9:30 PMOrioles vs. Rays discussion
MLB•Aug 17, 2026, 9:28 PMPadres continue to climb up power rankings after a dominant week
MLB•Aug 17, 2026, 9:26 PMRed Sox remove surging hitter from lineup hours before D-Backs game- MLB•Aug 17, 2026, 9:08 PMRoyals activate 3B Maikel Garcia, 1B Vinnie Pasquantino, but DFA veteran OF Starling Marte
MLB•Aug 17, 2026, 9:05 PMOneil Cruz set to return to Pirates after serious hand injury
MLB•Aug 17, 2026, 9:02 PMRed Sox could turn to top prospect Franklin Arias as injuries threaten playoff push
