# Braiden Ward’s Speed Could Change Playoffs | Boston Red Sox News

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Podcast: [Boston Red Sox News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-red-sox-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7456210)
Published: 2026-09-13T17:45:46+00:00
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The Red Sox are racing to the finish with just 13 games left, locked in a tense wild card battle with the Yankees—though a playoff rematch at Yankee Stadium now feels inevitable. With key outfielders sidelined and Nate Eaton stepping up, Triple-A standout Braiden Ward is poised to make his mark. Already shattering spring training and Triple-A stolen base records with blazing speed, Ward’s game-changing baserunning could be exactly what Boston needs to turn the tide in a high-stakes postseason. His potential as a pinch runner? A weapon waiting to ignite the playoffs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/onsi/red-sox-can-t-afford-to-leave-this-speedster-in-triple-a-pat3 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d94a1a216b5e5213 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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