Red Sox scratch Jahmai Jones before game against Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have scratched Jahmai Jones from their lineup just before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 17, 2026. Mickey Gasper will take over as the designated hitter and the leadoff spot in their batting order. The reason for Jones being scratched remains undisclosed, but he is listed as day-to-day. This decision comes after a successful stint since joining the team from the Detroit Tigers, where he had performed well. The Red Sox lineup will now feature Nick Sogard leading off.
- •Jahmai Jones is out, replaced by Mickey Gasper.
- •The Red Sox lineup shifts with Nick Sogard now leading off.
- •Jones is day-to-day with no specific injury reported.
- •Gasper was recently recalled from Triple-A Worcester.
- •Alec Gamboa is starting as the pitcher for the Red Sox.
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Announce Sudden Jahmai Jones Decision Before Diamondbacks Game
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