Overview
- The Red Sox have gone on an extended surge that tightened the AL East and wild-card picture, compiling a roughly 32-5 run over their last 37 games and a nine-game winning streak.
- A marathon 13-inning game that required eight relievers and 166 bullpen pitches has left Boston’s pen visibly worn and forced the team to reshuffle depth to cover innings.
- Following that extra-innings stretch, the club promoted left-hander Raymond Burgos and optioned Greg Weissert to bolster relief available on short notice.
- Garrett Crochet has restarted a throwing program and the club is openly considering using him in relief to speed his return, while newly acquired catcher Adley Rutschman is on a controlled Triple-A catching rehab.
- Veteran catcher Andrew Knizner exercised his opt-out and left Boston’s organization, a move that reduces immediate catching depth as the team navigates a compressed August schedule with few off days.