This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Red Sox injury news and transactions.
INJURY UPDATES
1B Triston Casas
Injury: Ruptured patellar tendon, left knee
Expected return: Early in 2026 season
Status: While Casas hopes to be ready for Opening Day, he acknowledged that the typical time-table for the injury he is recovering from would have him back around the first week of May. (Last updated: Jan. 10)
RHP Kutter Crawford
Injury: Right wrist subsheath tear
Expected return: 2026
Status: Crawford threw his first bullpen session since his July 2 surgery the second week of January. He hopes to be ready for the start of Spring Training. (Last updated: Jan. 10)
RHP Tanner Houck
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament right elbow/right flexor pronator strain
Expected return: Late '26 or early '27
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery and also a cleanup of his flexor tendon on Aug. 18. "So, attack the offseason and the rehab the right way," manager Alex Cora said. (Last updated: Aug. 18) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Jan. 21
• LHP Ranger Suárezsigned to five-year, $130-million contract
• Minor League C **Nate Baez**acquired from Minnesota Twins in exchange for Tristan Gray
Jan. 6
• The following players were added as non-roster invitees to Spring Training: C Jason Delay, INF Vinny Capra, RHP Osvaldo Berios, RHP Hobie Harris, RHP Devin Sweet, LHP Alec Gamboa, LHP T.J. Sikkema
Dec. 22
• 1B Willson Contreras acquired from Cardinals for RHP Hunter Dobbins, RHP Yhoiker Fajardo, RHP Blake Aita