MATT BARNES NEWS

Notches third save Barnes threw a perfect inning to pick up the save Tuesday against the Pirates. He struck out two.

Impact The veteran reliever needed just 10 pitches to take care of the bottom of the Pirates order and secure his third save of the season. This was his first save since returning from the IL in early August, as manager Alex Cora has turned to Garett Whitlock and John Schreiber for recent save opportunities. The Red Sox closer situation is murky at the moment with any of Whitlock, Schreiber and Barnes in contention for saves, but Barnes still figures to be third in line as he carries a sub-par 6.45 ERA and 1.52 WHIP on the season.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta throws 7 shutout innings, Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3

Nick Pivetta pitched one-hit ball for seven innings for his first win since June 24, and the Boston Red Sox scored four runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-3 victory over...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Escapes self-inflicted jam Barnes allowed one hit, hit a batter and struck out two over one scoreless inning in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Yankees.

Impact Barnes got himself into a one-out, two-on jam after plunking Aaron Judge, but the right-hander was amped up while walking off the mound after striking out Anthony Rizzo and Josh Donaldson. It was a brief glimpse into the old Barnes -- the All Star of a season ago. This was the second consecutive good outing for Barnes, who has allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings since being activated off the injured list. With Boston's bullpen in turmoil, the old Barnes would be a big help.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially reinstated Thursday Barnes (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Barnes has been sidelined by the shoulder issue since late May and has been cleared to rejoin the big-league roster after an eight-game rehab assignment in the minors. The veteran right-hander surrendered seven earned runs across 7.2 innings with Triple-A Worcester and Double-A Portland. Barnes had a 7.94 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 14:12 K:BB across 17 frames prior to the injury and will likely fill a low-leverage role now that he's healthy.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Red Sox to start 4-game series

The Kansas City Royals open a four-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday

AUGUST 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Red Sox try to prolong win streak, play the Astros

The Boston Red Sox aim to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Houston Astros

AUGUST 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Red Sox bring 1-0 series advantage over Astros into game 2

The Boston Red Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Houston Astros

AUGUST 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Astros begin 3-game series with the Red Sox

The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Monday

AUGUST 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Brewers try to continue win streak, play the Red Sox

The Milwaukee Brewers will attempt to build upon a four-game win streak with a victory against the Boston Red Sox

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Return imminent Barnes (shoulder) might be activated next week, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Barnes is rehabbing with Double-A Portland and appeared for the Sea Dogs on Friday, the second of back-to-back outings for the right-hander. He hit 96 mph during Thursday's appearance and could provide a boost to Boston's bullpen, which ranks 25th in ERA (4.25) and leads the majors in blown saves (21).

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers seek to continue win streak, play the Red Sox

The Milwaukee Brewers will try to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Boston Red Sox

JULY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Perfect in Portland Barnes (shoulder) retired all three batters faced, including two by strikeout, in the fourth inning for Double-A Portland on Thursday.

Impact Barnes made his seventh rehab outing on Thursday and is seemingly close to returning to the majors. The organization scheduled him to throw back-to-back days, and he's expected to appear Friday as well, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. When relievers on rehab pitch back-to-back days, that's typically a sign they are ready to return.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox start 3-game series with the Brewers

The Boston Red Sox open a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday

JULY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Boston Red Sox host the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday

The Boston Red Sox host the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday

JULY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Continues rehab assignment Barnes (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Barnes has already made five rehab outings between rookie ball and Triple-A Worcester, and he'll continue the minor-league assignment Tuesday with Portland. Manager Alex Cora said the veteran right-hander is also scheduled to pitch back-to-back days Friday and Saturday, which could be the final hurdle before being reinstated from the injured list next week.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Red Sox

The Cleveland Guardians come into the matchup against the Boston Red Sox as losers of three straight games

JULY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Red Sox take home losing streak into matchup with the Guardians

The Boston Red Sox play the Cleveland Guardians looking to end a three-game home slide

JULY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Matt Barnes, rehabbing in Worcester, battling frustration as he works his way back - The Boston Globe “It’s been long and I kind of didn’t anticipate it being this long, but it’s kind of the way [expletive] happens sometimes,” said Barnes, wh...

JULY 24, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Rehabs at Worcester Barnes (shoulder) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning for Triple-A Worcester on Friday.

Impact Barnes was feeling good Saturday following the appearance, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. "At least stuff-wise, it was good," Boston manager Alex Cora said about Barnes, adding the righty's fastball was at 94-95 mph. "Physically, he was good. So that's a good sign." This was Barnes' fourth rehab outing after making three appearances for the club's rookie-level affiliate in the Florida Complex League.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays try to keep win streak going against the Red Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to build upon a five-game win streak with a victory against the Boston Red Sox

JULY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Blue Jays ride Manoah's arm more than their bats, beat Bosox

All-Star Alek Manoah pitched six sharp innings as the Toronto Blue Jays relied more on his arm than their bats to keep up their season-long dominance of the Red Sox, beating Boston...

JULY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Red Sox and Blue Jays meet in season opener

The Boston Red Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays in the season opener

JULY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Yankees and Red Sox meet in series rubber match

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Red Sox bring 1-0 series advantage over Yankees into game 2

The Boston Red Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the New York Yankees

JULY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Red Sox aim to end 4-game slide, take on the Yankees

The Boston Red Sox come into the matchup against the New York Yankees as losers of four games in a row

JULY 15, 2022 • Associated Press