Chandler Simpson, 25, is an outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays who debuted in 2025 after rising through the Rays’ system.
The Red Sox have secured an American League wild-card berth after a 5-1 loss by Boston and a Houston loss to Atlanta. A season started with turmoil after April firings but turned around under interim manager Chad Tracy. Boston now faces a likely rematch with the Yankees in the AL Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium.