Overview

• Manager Alex Cora said Lucas Giolito has elbow soreness, will not be on the Wild Card roster, and is seeing a specialist.
• Garrett Crochet is confirmed to start Game 1 against the Yankees on Tuesday.
• Brayan Bello is “most likely” to start Game 2, with Boston undecided on a potential Game 3 starter.
• Rookie Roman Anthony remains in Fort Myers for a right oblique rehab with no timetable to return and is unavailable for the series.
• The Red Sox will carry two catchers for the first round, with Ali Sánchez on the taxi squad as final roster decisions are kept flexible.