Tyler O'Neill Sits Out Against Twins

The Boston Red Sox are facing dwindling playoff chances as they sit 5.0 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot with only eight games remaining in the regular season. Superstar third baseman Rafael Devers has been placed on the injured list, adding to the team's struggles. Outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who is poised to enter free agency in November, is having a notable season but is currently dealing with minor back tightness, causing him to miss the first game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. O'Neill's unique statistic of having 31 home runs and only 61 RBIs has garnered attention, as he could break the historic RBI-to-home run ratio record held by Barry Bonds if he hits four more solo home runs without additional RBIs. Manager Alex Cora has indicated that O'Neill is day-to-day, but there's hope he may return for the second game of the doubleheader. Regardless of the outcome, the upcoming games will still hold significance for individual player performances as the season draws to a close.