The Boston Red Sox's race to the World Series begins on September 30 against the New York Yankees. The Red Sox released their roster for the Wild Card round on Tuesday morning, and besides the injury to Lucas Giolito, there aren't many surprises.
Teams have to reduce their 28-player September rosters back down to 26 for the postseason. Boston did this easily with Giolito on the sidelines, and Alex Cora had previously told reporters that he would only carry two catchers after the Red Sox designated Ali Sánchez for assignment on September 23.
Because of their many pitcher injuries, three of Boston's young arms made the cut for the postseason — Connelly Early, Kyle Harrison and Payton Tolle.