Red Sox vs Astros Prediction, Picks and Odds Wednesday 08-21-2024

Note: Meyers missed the last game due to a right calf tightness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Guardians on Tuesday.

Note: Walker has been placed on the paternity list, and he is likely to miss two to three games.

Note: Guillorme has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Note: Pena left the contest in between due to a left rib soreness, and it has yet to be established if he will return to action against the Cubs on Saturday.

Note: Dubin has been landed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Leon has been placed on the 60-day injured list with a knee injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Rodgers has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique injury, and it is unknown how long he will be idle.

Note: McCullers Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right foot sprain, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.

Note: Melton has been landed on the 10-day injured list with right ankle sprain, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Paredes exited the previous game due to a leg injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Twins on Friday.

Note: Smith is out of the lineup due to an illness, and it is unknown if he will face Guardians on Saturday.

Note: Dezenzo exited the game due to left hand discomfort, and it is unknown if he will face Rays on Sunday.

Note: McCormick has been landed on the 10-day IL due to a left oblique strain, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Walker has been sidelined due to hand injury, and it is unknown if he will face Rays on Thursday.

Note: Blanco is bothered by right elbow soreness, and it is unclear if he will play against the Mariners on Thursday.

Note: Altuve exited the last game due to a right hamstring tightness, and it is uncertain if he will be available against the Royals on Monday.

Note: Wesneski has been placed on the 15-day injured reserve with elbow injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Alvarez is dealing with a hand injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Brewers on Monday.

Note: Abreu has been placed on the paternity list, and he is expected to miss two to three games.

Note: Rodgers is dealing with a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will play against Cardinals on Wednesday.

Note: Rodgers is battling with left hip soreness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Angels on Sunday.

Note: Arrighetti has been landed on the 15-day with a fractured right thumb, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Dubin has been lands on 15-day injured list with a right shoulder inflammation, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: France has been added to the 60-day injured list while recovering from right shoulder surgery, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Wesneski suffered a left foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for the opening matchup against the Mets on Thursday.

Note: Whitley is hampered by a bone bruise in his left knee, and he is not expected to be active for the opening matchup against the Mets on Thursday.

Note: Walker is hobbled by a sore left oblique, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for the opening matchup against the Mets on March 27th.

Note: Leon is hampered by a Grade 1 left MCL strain, and he is not expected to be active for the opening matchup against the Mets on March 27th.

Note: Trammell will miss an extended period due to a calf injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.

Note: Ort is dealing with an oblique injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Mets on March 27th.

Note: Garcia is fighting off an elbow injury, and he is not expected to be active for the opening matchup against the Mets on March 27th.

Note: Javier is nursing an elbow injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Mets on March 27th.

Note: McCullers is dealing with a forearm injury, and he is not going to suit up for the opening contest against the Mets on March 27th.

Note: Kelly has landed on the 15-day injured list due to an oblique injury, and there is no timetable for his recovery.

Note: Guerrero has landed on the 15-day IL due to a right elbow strain, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Mayer is dealing with some personal matters, and he will be out of action for some time.

Note: Dobbins has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain, and there is no timetable for return.

Note: Hicks has been placed on the 15-day injured list die to a toe injury, and he will be out of the lineup till late June.

Note: Abreu has been added to the 10-day injured list due to a side injury, and he will be out of action till late June.

Note: Winckowski has been transferred to the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Note: Burdi has landed on the 15-day injured list due to a foot injury, and he will be back in action by mid-part of June.

Note: Slaten has been landed on the 15-day injured list due to a shoulder injury, and there is no timetable for his return.

Note: Hendriks has been added to the 15-day injured list due to a right hip inflammation, and he is not expected to suit up until the middle of June.

Note: Bregman exited the previous game due to a leg injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Orioles on Saturday.

Note: Houck has landed on the 15-day IL due to a right flexor pronator strain, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Refsnyder is dealing with back spasms, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Royals on Sunday.

Note: Gonzalez is dealing with a back injury, and it is uncertain if he will face the Royals on Thursday.

Note: Casas exited the game due to a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will play Saturday versus the Twins.

Note: Buehler is dealing with a shoulder soreness, and it has yet to be determined if he will play against the Twins on Friday.

Note: Campbell sat out the game due to right rib discomfort, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Twins on Friday.

Note: Bernardino has been placed on the bereavement list, and he is expected to miss six to seven games.

Note: Giolito is placed on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring injury, and he will miss an extended period.

Note: Bregman is dealing with some personal reasons, and it remains to be seen if he will face the White Sox on Friday.

Note: Fitts exited the contest due to a pectoral injury, and it is unknown if he will take the field against the White Sox on Sunday.

Note: Wong exited the game due to a bruised left hand, and it remain to seen if he will face Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Note: Refsnyder is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will face Rangers on Sunday.

Note: Murphy has been placed on 60-day injured list while recovering from left UCL surgery, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Hendricks has been placed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation, and there is no timetable for his return.

Note: Penrod has ended up on the 60-day injured list due to a left elbow UCL sprain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Buehler is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Rangers on Thursday.

Note: Abreu is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will suit up for the opening day matchup against the Rangers on March 27th.

Note: Bello is nursing with shoulder soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Rangers on March 27th.

Note: Giolito is battling an elbow injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up for the opening day game against the Rangers on March 27th.

Note: Sandoval has landed on the 60-day injured list due an elbow injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

Note: Crawford is dealing with knee soreness, and it has yet to be determined if he will suit up for the opening day matchup against the Rangers on March 27th.

Note: Yoshida is fighting off a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will dress for the opening day matchup against the Rangers on March 27th.