The Red Sox don’t yet have a playoff spot clinched and things are murkier than ever in that regard as we head into the final week of the season. But they are planning for October nonetheless. Alex Cora is reshuffling the rotation for this week’s series against the Blue Jays, swapping Brayan Bello’s upcoming turn on Wednesday for Garrett Crochet. This move not only gives Bello an extra day of rest down the stretch, but lines up Crochet to start Game One of the Wild Card Series. (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)

Of course, the Red Sox need to make it October first. Last night they blew a chance to put some separation between them and the Guardians, who finally lost for the first time in 11 games. But Alexes Bregman and Cora are urging the team to stay calm and focus on winning the game in front o

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