Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Red Sox Add Paez, Kiner-Falefa as Rosters Expand
The Boston Red Sox added players when baseball teams were allowed to expand their rosters in September.
Jedixson Paez was called up from the minor leagues to pitch against the Seattle Mariners.
It was supposed to be Paez’s first start in the major leagues.
Boston needed him because Sonny Gray was getting extra rest.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa also returned after missing about two months with a forearm injury.
He can play several infield positions.
Eduardo Rivera was placed on the injured list with a back-area strain, ending his season.
Boston also designated Harris to make room on its roster.
Boston selected right-hander Jedixson Paez from Triple-A Worcester for a spot start against Seattle.
Paez, 22, was set to make his first major-league start and first start for Boston.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa returned from the 60-day injured list after a two-month forearm layoff.
Eduardo Rivera was recalled and placed on the 60-day injured list with a lumbar strain, ending his season.
Boston designated Harris to open a 40-man roster spot, according to the article’s move summary.
- Who
- The Boston Red Sox, Jedixson Paez, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Eduardo Rivera, and the Seattle Mariners.
- What
- Boston expanded its roster, called up Paez for a spot start, activated Kiner-Falefa, and made additional 40-man roster moves.
- When
- The moves were made on the first day of September roster expansion; Paez was scheduled to start Tuesday night.
- Where
- Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, against the Seattle Mariners.
- Why
- Boston needed a pitcher while Sonny Gray received extra rest and wanted additional infield depth after Kiner-Falefa’s return.
- Boston record
- 75-63, third in the American League East entering the game.
- Paez’s minor-league record
- A 4.11 ERA and 74 strikeouts over 61.1 combined innings for Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester.
- Paez’s Triple-A performance
- Four earned runs allowed in 12.1 innings with 18 strikeouts across three starts.
- Kiner-Falefa’s 2026 Boston statistics
- A .277 batting average, 19 runs, and 13 RBI in 47 games before his injury.
- Kiner-Falefa’s rehab stint
- He hit .241 in nine games at Worcester, with one double, three RBI, six walks, and three stolen bases.
- Rivera’s major-league season
- Four appearances, including three starts, with seven earned runs allowed in 10.0 innings.
- Paez’s scheduled opponent
- Seattle starter Bryan Woo was lined up to pitch against Boston.