On Friday night, the Boston Red Sox will host the Athletics for the first game of their series at Fenway Park.
They are coming off a series where they swept the Chicago White Sox (also at home).
Most recently, the Red Sox won Thursday’s game by a score of 12-11.
ESPN’s Buster Olney wrote: “The game of the year, without a doubt, and one of the greatest regular-season games ever. The Chicago White Sox held a lead within every inning from the third inning through the 12th on Thursday night — 10 straight innings of leads. And lost in the 13th. What a win for the Red Sox.”
The Chicago White Sox held a lead within every inning from the third inning through the 12th on Thursday night — 10 straight innings of leads. And lost in the 13th.
What a win for the
Boston Red Sox Announced Roster News
GettyGreg Weissert #57 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Ahead of Friday’s series, the Red Sox announced roster news.
The Red Sox wrote (via X): “The #RedSox today selected LHP Raymond Burgos to the active Major League roster from Triple-A Worcester. He will wear number 79. To make room, Boston optioned RHP Greg Weissert after last night’s game against the Chicago White Sox.”
Weissert is currently 3-2 with a 3.97 ERA in 48 games.
Social Media Reacts
GettyPitcher Greg Weissert #57 of the Boston Red Sox heads for the dugout after giving up a three-run home run to Manny MacHado #13 of the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on April 5, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Here’s what people were saying about the roster update:
@SwampyWampy: “I know its only for the series but hallelujah”
@MlDWESTINDIGO: “saw that coming”
@johnjennings5: “Serious Q. Does Greg actually go to Worcester in these situations or does he just chill at home or in the clubhouse”
@DitoNeverLeavin: “This is just cause we used everybody last night lol”
GettyGreg Weissert #57 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Weissert is in the middle of his fifth season in the MLB (and third with the Red Sox).
Before Boston, the 31-year-old had spent the first two years of his career with the New York Yankees.
Over 211 career games, Weissert has gone 16-10 with a 3.43 ERA.
Red Sox Right Now
GettyCaleb Durbin #5 of the Boston Red Sox is doused with water after hitting a walk off RBI single against the Chicago White Sox during the thirteenth inning at Fenway Park on August 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Red Sox are the third-place team in the American League East with a 63-51 record in 114 games.
They are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak.
Boston Red Sox Announced Roster News Before Athletics Series