Kiké Hernández tested positive for COVID-19, and Christian Arroyo is sidelined as a close contact.
Boston Red Sox
Dalbec drives in seven, Sale wins again as Red Sox rout Twins
Bobby Dalbec powers the offense in support of Chris Sale, who takes a no-hitter into the fifth and improves to 3-0.
Eovaldi proving to be a wise investment
Nathan Eovaldi had a rocky start after signing a four-year, $68 million deal after the 2018 season, but he has become durable and one of the leaders for the Red Sox.
Red Sox notebook: For Barnes, frustration an ‘understatement’ as struggles pile on
After Matt Barnes had a career first half that made him a first-time All-Star, the Red Sox are now figuring ways to overcome the poor play of their closer.
Red Sox rally, then lose to Twins in 10 innings, 9-6
Minnesota scores five runs in the 10th after Kyle Schwarber ties the game with a two-run homer in the ninth.
Renfroe homers twice, Red Sox hold on to beat Twins 11-9
Hunter Renfroe homered twice and the Red Sox held onto the lead and their wild-card chances with a 11-9 victory over the last-place Minnesota Twins
Red Sox notebook: Red Sox send Duran down to Worcester
Rookie outfielder Jarren Duran’s playing time was decreasing because of his struggles and the addition of Kyle Schwarber.
Shaw’s grand slam in 11th saves Red Sox
Boston blows a two-run lead in the ninth, but comes back to beat Texas 8-4 in 11 innings.
Tom Caron: Red Sox stumbling through August as they seek wild-card spot
Suddenly, playing in the wild-card game is looking like a reward rather than a disappointment, but Boston needs to play better, especially defensively, to keep its playoff hopes alive.
MLB notebook: Red Sox game vs. Rangers postponed until Monday
The teams will finish their series on Monday after Sunday’s game is washed out by Tropical Storm Henri.