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 |
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 |
47 | Jovani Moran | RP | 6'1" | 167 lbs | 29 | Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
99 | Eduardo Rivera | SP | 6'7" | 237 lbs | 23 | San Juan, 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 |
70 | Payton Tolle | SP | 6'6" | 250 lbs | 23 | Stillwater, OK |
56 | Ryan Watson | RP | 6'5" | 225 lbs | 28 | Auburn, AL |
57 | Greg Weissert | RP | 6'2" | 235 lbs | 31 | Bay Shore, NY |
22 | Garrett Whitlock | RP | 6'5" | 222 lbs | 30 | Snellville, GA |
Catchers | ||||||
75 | Carlos Narvaez | C | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 27 | Maracay, Venezuela |
12 | Connor Wong | C | 5'10" | 190 lbs | 30 | Houston, TX |
Infielders | ||||||
39 | Tsung-Che Cheng | SS | 5'8" | 180 lbs | 24 | Pingtung County, Taiwan |
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 |
Outfielders | ||||||
52 | Wilyer Abreu | RF | 5'10" | 215 lbs | 27 | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
16 | Jarren Duran | LF | 6'0" | 205 lbs | 29 | Corona, CA |
18 | Nate Eaton | OF | 5'11" | 200 lbs | 29 | Chester, VA |
3 | Ceddanne Rafaela | CF | 5'10" | 165 lbs | 25 | Willemstad, Curacao |
Designated Hitter | ||||||
23 | Romy Gonzalez | DH | 6'0" | 215 lbs | 29 | Miami, FL |
7 | Masataka Yoshida | DH | 5'8" | 192 lbs | 32 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Garrett Crochet | 60-day IL | Mid-August | Left Shoulder (Inflammation) | Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Thursday that Crochet (shoulder/lat) has yet to resume a formal throwing program and is limited to playing catch with weighted plyometric balls, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. |
Roman Anthony | 60-day IL | Early August | Right Finger (Sprain) | Interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed Thursday that Anthony's (finger) recent follow-up appointment with Dr. Gary Lourie revealed no new information about his injury, and the outfielder will continue to rehab at the Red Sox's complex in Florida through at least the All-Star break, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. |
Connelly Early | 15-day IL | Late July | Left Elbow (Inflammation) | A second opinion on Early's injured left elbow confirmed the diagnosis of posterior inflammation, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. |
Willson Contreras | Suspension | July 17 | Suspension | Contreras' suspension for his actions in the June 30 game against the Nationals has been reduced from seven games to five games, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. |
Ranger Suarez | 15-day IL | July 21 | Left Groin (Strain) | The Red Sox placed Suarez on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left groin strain. |
Johan Oviedo | 60-day IL | Early August | Right Elbow (Strain) | Oviedo (elbow) began a throwing program in mid-June but isn't considered close to a return from the 60-day injured list, MLB.com reports. |
Tanner Houck | 60-day IL | Early September | Right Elbow (Surgery) | The Red Sox announced June 25 that Houck (elbow) has started light throwing off a mound, MLB.com reports. |
Trevor Story | 60-day IL | Late July | Abdomen (Surgery) | The Red Sox announced June 28 that Story (sports hernia) is taking part in full baseball activities, MLB.com reports. |
Kutter Crawford | 60-day IL | Early August | 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. |
Triston Casas | 60-day IL | Early August | Left Abdomen (Strain) | Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Saturday that Casas (abdomen/knee) has been shut down from hitting due to a wrist issue, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. |
Isiah Kiner-Falefa | 10-day IL | July 17 | Left Forearm (Inflammation) | Kiner-Falefa underwent a CT scan on his left forearm Thursday which revealed a stress reaction, MLB.com reports. |
Marcelo Mayer | 10-day IL | Late July | Left Forearm (Fracture) | The Red Sox placed Mayer on the 10-day injured list Friday with a stress reaction in his left forearm, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald 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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