Alex Cora and the Red Sox were hoping to push the Astros and make a statement in this series. After dropping the first two games, they’ve failed to come through on that. (Nick Cafardo; Boston Globe)
This month seems like it will be used as an audition period with the Red Sox trying to figure out how they’ll fill out their playoff roster. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)
There is no timetable on Matt Barnes’ return, but for now they don’t want him back in game action until the inflammation in his hip goes down.