Overview
- Trevor Story is a candidate to rejoin the Red Sox this weekend after a Triple-A Worcester rehab stint but his minor‑league results have been inconsistent, leaving activation uncertain.
- Roman Anthony delivered a strong step forward in his first rehab game for Double‑A Portland, finishing 2‑for‑2 with a long homer and two walks.
- Boston completed routine end‑of‑season minor‑league churn by releasing 18‑year‑old DSL pitcher Angel Lopez, a move the club framed as standard roster evaluation.
- The Toronto Blue Jays kept winning series yet suffered new injuries, with shortstop Andrés Giménez leaving Thursday’s 5‑1 win with right hamstring tightness and prompting multiple in‑game lineup changes.
- The timing of any Red Sox activations matters because August trade moves stretched depth and recent rushed returns by other clubs produced poor offensive results, which could cost Boston short‑term production or longer‑term roster flexibility.