Boston Red Sox Roster
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Inside the 2026 Red Sox active roster
Few experiences in sports rival watching a game at Fenway Park, but to truly appreciate the action in front of the Green Monster, you need to know who is taking the field. The 2026 Boston Red Sox roster features a completely revamped starting rotation and an exciting youth movement in the lineup.
Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and the front office were incredibly busy during the offseason. They made several blockbuster trades and free-agent signings to bring a winning product back to Boston.
I put together this guide to help members of Red Sox Nation keep track of the current 26-man squad. Check out the active roster and coaching personnel below so you’re ready for every pitch this season.
MLB - Boston Red Sox Roster
| # | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Age | Birth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pitchers | ||||||
66 | Brayan Bello | SP | 6'1" | 195 lbs | 27 | Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic |
64 | Jake Bennett | SP | 6'6" | 234 lbs | 25 | Tulsa, OK |
79 | Raymond Burgos | SP | 6'5" | 209 lbs | 27 | Luquillo, Puerto Rico |
44 | Aroldis Chapman | RP | 6'4" | 235 lbs | 38 | Holguin, Cuba |
54 | Sonny Gray | SP | 5'10" | 190 lbs | 36 | Smyrna, TN |
41 | Tyron Guerrero | RP | 6'8" | 225 lbs | 35 | Bogota, Colombia |
67 | Erik Miller | RP | 6'5" | 269 lbs | 28 | St. Louis, MO |
47 | Jovani Moran | RP | 6'1" | 167 lbs | 29 | Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
43 | Patrick Sandoval | SP | 6'3" | 190 lbs | 29 | Mission Viejo, CA |
63 | Justin Slaten | RP | 6'4" | 222 lbs | 28 | Longview, TX |
55 | Ranger Suarez | SP | 6'1" | 217 lbs | 30 | Carora, Venezuela |
70 | Payton Tolle | SP | 6'6" | 250 lbs | 23 | Stillwater, OK |
22 | Garrett Whitlock | RP | 6'5" | 222 lbs | 30 | Snellville, GA |
Catchers | ||||||
46 | Jake Rogers | C | 5'11" | 201 lbs | 31 | Canyon, TX |
35 | Adley Rutschman | C | 6'1" | 230 lbs | 28 | Portland, OR |
12 | Connor Wong | C | 5'10" | 190 lbs | 30 | Houston, TX |
Infielders | ||||||
40 | Willson Contreras | 1B | 6'0" | 240 lbs | 34 | Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
5 | Caleb Durbin | 3B | 5'6" | 183 lbs | 26 | Lake Forest, IL |
32 | Andruw Monasterio | SS | 5'11" | 195 lbs | 29 | Caracas, Venezuela |
48 | Anthony Seigler | 2B | 5'9" | 192 lbs | 27 | Fort Defiance, AZ |
20 | Nick Sogard | 2B | 6'1" | 189 lbs | 28 | Los Angeles, CA |
Outfielders | ||||||
52 | Wilyer Abreu | RF | 5'10" | 215 lbs | 27 | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
16 | Jarren Duran | LF | 6'0" | 205 lbs | 29 | Corona, CA |
3 | Ceddanne Rafaela | CF | 5'10" | 165 lbs | 25 | Willemstad, Curacao |
38 | Eli White | RF | 6'2" | 195 lbs | 32 | Greenville, SC |
Designated Hitter | ||||||
37 | Jahmai Jones | DH | 5'10" | 210 lbs | 29 | Roswell, GA |
7 | Masataka Yoshida | DH | 5'8" | 192 lbs | 33 | Fukui, Japan |
Top Red Sox players to watch
Offensively, Boston’s success is currently riding on a dynamic young core. Top prospect Roman Anthony is viewed as the anchor of the lineup, possessing the raw talent to be the team’s best overall hitter as he settles into the big leagues. Surrounding him, blazing-fast sparkplug Jarren Duran continues to be a game-changing leadoff threat, while Wilyer Abreu has been one of the team’s hottest bats, consistently flashing serious power.
The front office spent the winter overhauling the starting rotation. Blockbuster free-agent signing Ranger Suárez and veteran trade acquisition Sonny Gray now headline the pitching staff. When it’s time to slam the door in the ninth inning, the team hands the ball to veteran flamethrower Aroldis Chapman.
Current Red Sox injury report
MLB - Boston Red Sox Injury Report
| Player | Status | Expected return | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eduardo Rivera | 60-day IL | February | Undisclosed | The Red Sox reinstated Rivera (personal) from the restricted list Saturday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. |
Garrett Crochet | 60-day IL | Late September | Left Lat (Strain) | Crochet (lat/shoulder) was spotted playing catch off the mound Monday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. |
Willson Contreras | 10-day IL | Sept 11 | Left Hamstring (Strain) | Contreras (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's 16-1 loss to the Yankees in the seventh inning, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. |
Curtis Mead | 10-day IL | Mid-September | Left Wrist (Fracture) | Mead (wrist) played catch on the field at Fenway Park on Monday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. |
Tanner Houck | 60-day IL | Late September | Right Elbow (Surgery) | Houck (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at the Red Sox's complex in Florida on Tuesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. |
Masataka Yoshida | 10-day IL | Late September | Left Hamstring (Strain) | Interim manager Chad Tracy revealed Tuesday that Yoshida has a "significant" left hamstring injury that will keep him out until close to the end of the season, at minimum, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. |
Justin Slaten | 15-day IL | Sept 10 | Right Elbow (Inflammation) | The Red Sox placed Slaten (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Sunday. |
Triston Casas | 60-day IL | February | Left Wrist (Surgery) | Casas (abdomen/knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist Thursday. |
Zack Kelly | 60-day IL | Sept 7 | Right Elbow (Inflammation) | The Red Sox recalled Kelly (elbow) from Triple-A Worcester and placed him on the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. |
Johan Oviedo | 60-day IL | Sept 5 | Right Elbow (Strain) | Oviedo (elbow) will throw a bullpen session next week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. |
Kutter Crawford | 60-day IL | Sept 6 | Right Forearm (Soreness) | The Red Sox announced June 29 that Crawford (forearm) has been throwing plyometric balls during workouts at the team's spring training facility in Florida, MLB.com reports. |
Boston Red Sox coaching staff
- Manager: Alex Cora
- Bench Coach: Ramón Vázquez
- Pitching Coach: Andrew Bailey
- Hitting Coach: Peter Fatse
- First Base Coach: José Flores
- Third Base Coach: Kyle Hudson
- Bullpen Coach: Chris Holt
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Boston Red Sox roster FAQ
Who's the manager of the Red Sox?
Alex Cora is the manager of the Boston Red Sox. He's currently in the sixth season of his second stint as the club's skipper.
Who's the highest-paid player on the Red Sox?
Starting pitcher Ranger Suárez became one of the highest-paid players on the team when he signed a massive five-year, $150 million contract in January 2026.
What's the average age of the Red Sox roster?
According to ESPN's roster analysis, the average age of the Boston Red Sox squad is 28.9 years old. The team relies on a core of veterans while integrating young, highly ranked call-ups.
What are the Red Sox's minor league affiliates?
The Boston Red Sox farm system consists of four primary minor league affiliates. Prospects develop their skills by climbing the ranks through the Salem RidgeYaks (Single-A), Greenville Drive (High-A), Portland Sea Dogs (Double-A), and the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A).
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