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February 26, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox’ 6-6, 275-pound starter working to use ‘strong body’ to create force as he competes for fifth spot Johan Oviedo is competing for the fifth spot in the Red Sox' starting rotation. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox injury updates: Infielder’s shoulder ‘pretty sore’ after being removed from game Brendan Rodgers, a non-roster invitee competing for a spot on the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster, was removed with right shoulder pain in the fourth inning Wednesday. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Alex Bregman lights fire under Red Sox fans after photo with Rafael Devers Alex Bregman, whether it was intentional or not, ruffled feathers of Red Sox fans. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Triston Casas a man on a mission after two-year ‘blur’: ‘I’ve never had a problem with what people say about me’ The depth chart looks different than it has in recent years and Triston Casas has a lot to prove. It’s a challenge he’s embracing in 2026. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week? By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox lineup: Candidates to take Romy Gonzalez’s roster spot in lineup vs. Twins A few candidates competing to take Romy Gonzalez's Opening Day roster spot will play against the Twins in a Grapefruit League game Wednesday at Hammond Field. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $1   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.