The Boston Red Sox have five days to reduce their roster by four players, according to a report from Yahoo Sports on Thursday. The deadline comes as Major League Baseball teams finalize their rosters for the offseason.
The roster crunch follows the conclusion of the 2026 regular season. Boston finished its campaign with a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park on September 24, where pitcher Raymond Burgos and third baseman Caleb Durbin were among those featured in the season's final weeks.
General manager Craig Breslow and the front office must now decide which players to remove from the 40-man roster to comply with league limits. The moves could involve outright releases, trades, or designating players for assignment. The Red Sox have not yet announced which four players will be affected.
Roster decisions of this nature typically involve players on the fringe of the major league squad, including those with minor league options remaining or those who have struggled to secure consistent playing time. The transactions must be completed by early November.
