Red Sox reveal roster for 2026 Wild Card series against Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have announced their roster for the 2026 Wild Card series against the New York Yankees, starting today at Yankee Stadium. Boston, returning to the playoffs for the second consecutive year, features key players including Sonny Gray, Payton Tolle, and Aroldis Chapman, with Tolle set to start Game 1. Willson Contreras, a pivotal power hitter, is also part of the lineup. Garrett Crochet makes a noteworthy return from injury. The series follows the historic rivalry between the teams, with the first game scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
- •Red Sox face Yankees in Wild Card series starting today
- •Payton Tolle to start Game 1 for Boston
- •Sonny Gray and Aroldis Chapman also on the roster
- •Willson Contreras included after injury concerns
- •Garrett Crochet returns from shoulder injury
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