Red Sox promote prospect to start Tuesday’s game, make flurry of moves as rosters expand
After deciding to skip Sonny Gray’s turn in the rotation in an effort to give the veteran more rest, Boston is promoting a rookie righty to start against the Mariners in his team debut Tuesday night.
Boston Red Sox have made a flurry of moves as they expand their roster to 28 players ahead of Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. After deciding to skip Sonny Gray for rest, they promoted rookie righty Jedixson Paez to start the game, marking his major league debut. Additionally, infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa was activated from the 60-day injured list, adding two new players to the team.
To clear roster space, lefty Eduardo Rivera was placed on the 60-day injured list with a lumbar strain, and Brett Harris was designated for assignment. Paez, 22, has had an eventful 2026 season so far, making his major league debut as a Rule 5 pick for the White Sox and later returning to the Red Sox. He has a 2.92 ERA in three starts for Triple-A Portland and will be stretched out to pitch 80-85 pitches in Tuesday's game.
Kiner-Falefa, who suffered a stress reaction in his left forearm in June, will return to the lineup as a flexible option at second base, shortstop, and third base. The Red Sox cleared two 40-man roster spots to activate Kiner-Falefa and promote Paez, placing Rivera on the 60-day injured list and releasing Brett Harris.
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