Righty Luis Perales, who Baseball America ranked the Boston Red Sox’ No. 1 pitching prospect entering 2025, is throwing bullpens as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

In a 6-2 loss to the Padres on Sunday, the Red Sox received a reminder: Sound, solid starting pitching — so critical to their midsummer resurgence — can be precarious. Brayan Bello grinded through his worst start in two months,

Dylan Cease was impressive for six innings before San Diego's All-Star-laden bullpen got into and out of trouble in the seventh and the Padres beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 to take two of three.

The Padres defeat the Red Sox 6-2 to take the weekend series. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

Alex Bregman was open to talking contract during the season, but now that the playoffs are on the horizon, he's shifting back to baseball.

Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman has decided to put contract negotiations on hold until the offseason, focusing on the game and helping his team win.