Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed Roman Anthony and Trevor Story will rejoin the team for Sunday's series finale against the New York Yankees. Anthony and Story were removed early from their minor league rehab game at Triple-A Worcester and were seen leaving the ballpark with bags packed. The Red Sox (74-62) enter the game six games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians for the AL's second wild card and three behind the Yankees (77-59), who hold the top wild card.

Anthony has been sidelined since May 4 with wrist and finger injuries, posting a .675 OPS in 30 games before the IL stint but flashing a .967 OPS with two homers in eight rehab games. Story's last game was May 14 before undergoing sports hernia surgery on May 22. Boston was 18-25 at the time of Story's injury but has since surged into postseason contention.

All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras said he was excited for the injured stars' return, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the contributions of players who filled in during their absence, including Andruw Monasterio, Nick Sogard, and Tsung-Che Cheng at shortstop. Contreras acknowledged the roster decisions ahead will be tough, noting the team couldn't have achieved its success without the efforts of those who have held down the fort.