Duran became the first Red Sox player with a straight steal of home since Jacoby Ellsbury did it exactly 16 years ago (April 26, 2009) against the Yankees. The leadoff hitter went 3-for-5 with a triple, three runs and two RBIs in the Red Sox’ 7-3 victory over the Guardians in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday.

It has been nearly 16 months since the Red Sox signed . He’s finally ready to pitch his first game for them. Barring another setback, Giolito is lined up to face the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. It has been a long road for the 30-year-old righthander.

Lucas Giolito's return to the big leagues is on the horizon. The veteran right-hander is expected to come off the injured list and make his first MLB start since Oct. 1, 2023, this coming Wednesday, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Saturday.