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 | ||||||
64 | Jake Bennett | SP | 6'6" | 234 lbs | 25 | Tulsa, OK |
44 | Aroldis Chapman | RP | 6'4" | 235 lbs | 38 | Holguin, Cuba |
67 | Danny Coulombe | RP | 5'10" | 190 lbs | 36 | St. Louis, MO |
71 | Connelly Early | SP | 6'3" | 195 lbs | 24 | Midlothian, VA |
54 | Sonny Gray | SP | 5'10" | 190 lbs | 36 | Smyrna, TN |
41 | Tyron Guerrero | RP | 6'8" | 225 lbs | 35 | Bogota, Colombia |
46 | Tommy Kahnle | RP | 6'1" | 230 lbs | 36 | Latham, NY |
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 |
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 | ||||||
30 | Mickey Gasper | C | 5'9" | 205 lbs | 30 | Merrimack, NH |
75 | Carlos Narvaez | C | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 27 | Maracay, Venezuela |
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 |
2 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa | 2B | 5'10" | 195 lbs | 31 | Honolulu, HI |
11 | Marcelo Mayer | 2B | 6'3" | 188 lbs | 23 | Chula Vista, CA |
32 | Andruw Monasterio | SS | 5'11" | 195 lbs | 29 | Caracas, Venezuela |
Outfielders | ||||||
52 | Wilyer Abreu | RF | 5'10" | 215 lbs | 26 | 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 | ||||||
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 | Late July | Left Shoulder (Inflammation) | Crochet clarified Friday that his lat strain is asymptomatic, but his shoulder is taking longer than expected to recover, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. The left-hander also said he doesn't expect to come off the injured list until after the All-Star break. |
Roman Anthony | 10-day IL | Early July | Right Finger (Sprain) | Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Monday that Anthony (finger) remains shut down from swinging a bat, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. |
Patrick Sandoval | 60-day IL | Late June | Left Biceps (Soreness) | Sandoval (biceps) will make his next rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, MLB.com reports. |
Jovani Moran | 15-day IL | June 20 | Left Elbow (Inflammation) | The Red Sox placed Moran on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Friday, with left elbow inflammation, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. |
Trevor Story | 60-day IL | Mid-July | Abdomen (Surgery) | Story underwent surgery to repair a sports hernia Thursday and will be sidelined 6-10 weeks, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. |
Romy Gonzalez | 60-day IL | Late June | Left Shoulder (Surgery) | Gonzalez (shoulder) took batting practice at Fenway Park on Wednesday, WEEI reports. |
Nick Sogard | 10-day IL | June 16 | Right Oblique (Strain) | Sogard is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. |
Kutter Crawford | 60-day IL | Mid-July | Right Forearm (Surgery) | Interim manager Chad Tracy said Tuesday that Crawford (elbow) is dealing with moderate tightness in his right forearm, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. |
Triston Casas | 60-day IL | June 19 | Left Abdomen (Strain) | Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy told reporters Wednesday that Casas (abdomen/knee) is close to being cleared to swing a bat, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. |
Tanner Houck | 60-day IL | Early September | Right Elbow (Surgery) | Houck (elbow) has been making throws out to 105 feet three days per week, MLB.com reports. |
Hobie Harris | Day-to-day | June 14 | Right Forearm (Soreness) | Harris was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports. |
Brendan Rodgers | Out | February | Right Shoulder (Surgery) | Rodgers (shoulder) re-signed Friday with the Red Sox on a two-year, minor-league contract, Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com reports. |
Johan Oviedo | 60-day IL | June 17 | Right Elbow (Strain) | Oviedo (elbow) will be reevaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in two weeks to determine his progress, Marcos Grunfeld of ElEmergente.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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