Trevor Story is hitting the field today for AAA Worcester, kicking off a massive wave of rehab assignments that could completely change the vibe for the Red Sox as we push towards October baseball. Seriously, get ready, because reinforcements are on the way, and this team is gearing up for a serious run.
The Cavalry Arrives and a Bat Goes Down
First up, Story’s in Worcester today. Then, Tuesday, get hyped: Roman Anthony is slated to play for AA Portland! You know what that means for our future, right? We’ve been waiting for this guy. And then Isiah Kiner-Falefa joins Story in AAA on Wednesday. Talk about a shot in the arm! Now, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, because we just lost another bat. Masataka Yoshida left last night’s game with a strained left hamstring and is likely headed to the IL. Our man Chad Tracy said it himself, “I think he’s going to be down for some time.” Honestly, though, losing Masa isn’t the end of the world. He’s barely contributed this season, so it’s not much of a blow. Losing Sonny Gray, on the other hand? That would be a gut punch. Gray has stepped up big time as our ace in Garrett Crochet’s absence, and losing him would be a major blow to this squad.
Rotation Moves and Wild Card Dreams
Speaking of our rotation, Jake Bennett has been an absolute revelation, becoming an unexpected key contributor at the back end. He’s been having an outstanding season, even if he’s struggled a touch lately. But neither he nor Chad Tracy sound worried, so we shouldn’t be either. Heads up for today’s game though: we were supposed to face Paul Skenes, who’s had a shaky season. But they’re pushing him back, so we’re facing reliever Lake Bechar in what’s gonna be a bullpen game. That’s a little wild, right? But here’s the thing: Skenes and the Pirates won’t be sniffing the postseason, but we almost certainly will be. And yesterday’s game, with Sonny Gray handing off to Erik Miller and then Aroldis Chapman, man, that was a sneak peek at what Game 1 of the Wild Card Series could actually look like.
Looking Ahead to Next Summer and Beyond
It’s hard to look too far ahead when October baseball is right around the corner for 2026, but there’s something pretty cool lined up for next summer: the Red Sox are slated to play in the Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa. We’ll be taking on the Royals in what’s sure to be an epic national TV game, maybe even on Netflix! Of course, our main man Dave O’Brien won’t be on the mic for that one, but don’t sweat it. He just signed a two-year extension with NESN, so he’s gonna be calling the rest of our games for a long, long time. So, today, let’s see what this bullpen game against Lake Bechar brings, and let’s keep that momentum going straight into the postseason!
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Originally reported by Over the Monster.
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