The Boston Red Sox are set to begin a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park at 7:10 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Ahead of Friday’s game, the Red Sox announced the release of nine minor-league players.
Boston Red Sox Release 10 Minor-League Players Before San Francisco Giants Series
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 08: Interim manager Chad Tracy of the Boston Red Sox speaks to media prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)
- DSL Red Sox Red released OF Stiven De La Cruz.
- DSL Red Sox Red released C Andruw Zambrano.
- DSL Red Sox Blue released RHP Hicter Ruiz.
- DSL Red Sox Red released OF Adrian Valdez.
- DSL Red Sox Red released SS Eliezer Alfonzo.
- DSL Red Sox Blue released RHP Jainer Almanza.
- DSL Red Sox Blue released RHP Sebastian Rondon.
- DSL Red Sox Blue released RHP Angel Lopez.
- Greenville Drive released RHP Austin Ehrlicher.
- DSL Red Sox Blue released OF Krishan Ulacio.
These are all minor, standard moves. Ehrlicher is the only player who was playing in a league higher than rookie ball at the time of being released.
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GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 18: Adley Rutschman #31 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Fenway Park on August 18, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Red Sox are coming off a 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park on Wednesday.
Boston won the first two games of the series against Arizona. The club has the day off on Thursday before beginning the three-game set against San Francisco.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 19: Mickey Gasper #30 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates in the dugout wearing the mascot Wally head after hitting a three run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on August 19, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Before the Diamondbacks series, the Red Sox had hit a rough patch, losing seven of nine games.
Regardless, Boston still has a comfortable lead in the Wild Card standings.
Currently, the Red Sox are the second American League Wild Card team with a 68-59 record. They are five games ahead of the third Wild Card team, the Minnesota Twins.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 17: Mickey Gasper #30 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his solo home run with Nick Sogard #20 in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park on August 17, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
As for the division standings, Boston is in third place in the American League East. The club is 8 1/2 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the division.
The Yankees, the first AL Wild Card team, are in second place with a 71-55 record. They are five games back of the Rays.
After their series with the Giants, the Red Sox will hit the road for a seven-game road trip, starting with a three-game series against the Miami Marlins and ending with a four-game set against the Yankees.
Boston Red Sox Release 10 Players Before Giants Series