Tyler Phillips enters with a 3.67 ERA that drastically masks underlying vulnerability. His Statcast profile features a 4.81 xERA, with an uninspiring 17.2% strikeout rate and a very high 3.8 BB/9. Phillips generates very few whiffs (92 Stuff+) and ranks in the 4th percentile in hard-hit rate (44.3%). The Red Sox rank among the league leaders against right-handed sinker-slider repertoires with a 116 wRC+, a .338 xwOBA, and an 11.2% barrel rate. Boston's 74.1-mph average bat speed should play well in loanDepot Park's climate-controlled environment. Plus, with a guaranteed full nine innings of at-bats, their lineup will have ample opportunity to capitalize. The Marlins have held opponents under five runs in four consecutive home games, but that streak ends tonight.
Chapman passed a physical examination Saturday, which was the final hurdle in order for his $13 million option for 2027 to vest, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Anthony (hand) is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the wild-card series versus the Yankees.
Duran is absent from the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Yankees.
The Red Sox added Mead (wrist) to their wild-card series roster Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Anthony will be removed from Boston's wild-card series roster after an MRI showed an aggravation of his previous right hand injury, as well as multiple new strains, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Tolle (0-1) took the loss in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees on Tuesday. He gave up one run on five hits with four strikeouts and a walk over 4.2 innings.
The Red Sox are still "assessing the situation" when it comes to whether they will replace Anthony (hand) on their wild-card series roster, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Sandoval wasn't included on the Red Sox's roster for their American League Wild Card Series with the Yankees that began Tuesday.
The Red Sox optioned Paez to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said Tuesday that Gonzalez is still recovering from a hyperextended elbow injury suffered at Triple-A Worcester but is "very much in play" for the ALDS roster if Boston advances, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
