The Boston Red Sox spoiled Rafael Devers’ return to Fenway Park with a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. As this series continues, the Red Sox get news on Eduardo Rivera.
Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray, and Wilyer Abreu led the way for the Red Sox in their victory. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd, 2026.
Boston Red Sox Announce Reassignment of 23-Year-Old From Restricted List
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 22: Eduardo Rivera #99 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during his MLB debut in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on April 22, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
In the middle of their series against the Giants, the Red Sox quietly announced Rivera’s reassignment.
On the MLB Transactions log, it announced the Red Sox move: “Boston Red Sox reassigned LHP Eduardo Rivera to the minor leagues.”
Rivera is a 23-year-old pitcher. He was originally an Oakland Athletics draft selection in 2021.
Looking at Eduardo Rivera
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 17: Eduardo Rivera #99 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of game two of the doubleheader at Fenway Park on July 17, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Rivera is a 6-foot-7, 237-pound southpaw who was recently put on the restricted list.
According to Chris Cotillo, Rivera was attending to a personal matter.
“Per MLB transactions log, Red Sox have placed rookie left-hander Eduardo Rivera on the restricted list. He had been on the Triple-A IL for a few days with back inflammation,” Cotillo explained. “Rivera had to tend to a personal matter, a source says, explaining him being on the restricted list.”
Rivera has pitched four MLB games in 2026. In those games, he has recorded 10 strikeouts while posting a 6.30 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP in 10 innings.
In Triple-A, he’s primarily been used as a reliever. In 24 games, Rivera has 55 strikeouts, two holds, and three starts in 45.2 innings.
Looking at the Boston Red Sox & Blade Tidwell
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 08: Blade Tidwell #46 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning at Oracle Park on April 08, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Red Sox would like to keep the good times rolling against the Giants on Saturday.
Saturday will feature a pitching duel between Patrick Sandoval and Blade Tidwell.
Tidwell is a 25-year-old pitcher who has started three games and pitched in eight others as a reliever. During the 2026 season, he has recorded 20 strikeouts, one hold and one save, and earned a 4.33 ERA.
He has pitched 27 innings.
Prior to 2026, Tidwell pitched for the New York Mets in 2025.
Saturday’s contest should be entertaining. The Red Sox would like to put some distance between themselves and the Toronto Blue Jays & Baltimore Orioles.
If this Giants series continues as it has, it could be exactly what the doctor ordered for this Red Sox team.
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