Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

July 12th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Red Sox injury news and transactions.

INJURY UPDATES

LHP
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: July 1 (15-day IL)
Expected return: After All-Star break
Status: Second opinion on July 9 with Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington revealed the same findings as the MRI conducted by the Red Sox -- the lefty has posterior elbow inflammation. (Last updated: July 10) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left groin strain
IL date: July 9 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 6)
Expected return: July 21 at earliest
Status: Canceled scheduled bullpen session on July 9 and was placed on the IL. Hopeful to miss the minimum 15 days and return in first homestand after All-Star break against Orioles. (Last updated: July 9) More >>

OF/DH
Injury: Partially torn tendon in right ring finger
IL date: May 7 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 28)
Expected return: No earlier than August
Status: Saw hand specialist Dr. Gary Lourie in Atlanta on July 8, which revealed nothing unexpected. Will continue rehab in Fort Myers, Fla., at least through All-Star break. (Last updated: July 9) More >>

1B
Injury: Left abdominal strain
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on April 22)
Expected return: After All-Star break at earliest
Status: Shut down from swinging a bat due to a recent wrist hiccup. He will be checked before restarting progression. (Last updated: July 5) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor irritation
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on May 22)
Expected return: August or September
Status: Throwing plyo balls and working out at team's Spring Training facility in Fort Myers, Fla. (Last updated: June 29) More >>

SS
Injury: Sports hernia
IL date: May 16 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 4)
Expected return: Some time after the All-Star break
Status: Participating in all baseball activities, though not quite at full speed. General timetable for recovery is eight to 12 weeks, and Story thinks he is closer to eight. (Last updated: June 28) More >>

SS
Injury: Bone stress reaction, left ulna
IL date: June 26 (10-day IL)
Expected return: After All-Star break
Status: After grinding through injury for two months, was shut down by team's medical staff for a time period TBD. (Last updated: June 26) More >>

INF
Injury: Left forearm inflammation
IL date: June 20 (10-day IL, retroactive to June 19)
Expected return: After All-Star break
Status: CT scan showed a stress reaction in left forearm. (Last updated: June 26) More >>

RHP
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament right elbow/right flexor pronator strain
IL date: March 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Aiming for late '26
Status: Has started light mound work. (Last updated: June 25) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation/left lat tightness
IL date: April 29 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 5)
Expected return: No earlier than August
Status: Was re-evaluated after some light throwing, and manager Chad Tracy cited improving numbers, saying he is “improving but not quite ready to throw yet.” (Last updated: June 22) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: April 3 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 31)
Expected return: No earlier than August
Status: Started a throwing program in mid-June, but isn't close to a return. (Last updated: June 14) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

July 14
• OF : Acquired from Tigers for Player to be named
• OF/INF : Optioned to Triple-A Worcester

July 12
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Worcester More >>
• LHP : Designated for assignment
• INF : Recalled from Minor League rehab assignment, optioned to Triple-A Worcester

July 11
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Worcester
• INF : Optioned to Triple-A Worcester