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Red Sox Push Back Tolle to Friday, Move Dustin May to Bullpen in Rotation Shuffle

Boston prioritizes normal schedules for Garrett Crochet, Brayan Bello, Lucas Giolito, protecting rookie workloads, testing bullpen options for October.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 24: Dustin May #85 of the Boston Red Sox hands the ball to manager Alex Cora #13 during the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 24, 2025 in New York City.
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 02: Kyle Harrison #45 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on May 02, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Overview

  • Manager Alex Cora set rookie Payton Tolle for a Friday start in Arizona after two extra rest days, noting the 22-year-old has logged 97 innings this season and threw a bullpen Tuesday.
  • Dustin May shifts to relief on a temporary basis and is available Wednesday for up to about 40 pitches, with Cora indicating a likely start next week against the Athletics after a 5.68 ERA in five Boston starts.
  • Left-hander Kyle Harrison is under consideration to be activated as a Wednesday starter or bulk reliever, with a decision to be made day-of.
  • The approach is designed to keep Crochet, Bello and Giolito on regular routines, with Thursday’s off day and Tolle’s Friday slot aligning the weekend in Arizona.
  • Boston rallied past Cleveland 11-7 on Tuesday, taking the lead on Alex Bregman’s two-out infield RBI in the eighth after Ceddanne Rafaela’s tying homer, while Roman Anthony left with left oblique tightness.