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Injuries & Moves: Sims closes in on return; García also close

September 18, 2024

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The Story writes itself in shortstop's return: 'It was a good night'

Veteran helps Red Sox down White Sox, brings 'confidence' to clubhouse
September 7, 2024

BOSTON -- The second pitch of Saturday’s game at Fenway Park was hit to Trevor Story -- and not a second too soon for the Red Sox returning shortstop, who gathered it and fired to first for the out. When Story fractured his left shoulder on a dive attempt in

Story set for rehab stint with Triple-A Worcester

August 30, 2024

DETROIT -- Trevor Story's chances of a comeback this season, which seemed off the table entirely when he was injured in April and then developed into a plausible concept in mid-July, has turned into reality. The Red Sox shortstop will start a Minor League rehab assignment on Sunday with Triple-A

Hamilton placed on IL with left index finger fracture

August 29, 2024

BOSTON -- David Hamilton knew something was wrong right away. Trying to lay down a bunt in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s victory over the Blue Jays, Hamilton had a fastball ride up and in on him. He couldn’t get his bat completely above the pitch, but he got the

Top prospect Mayer likely to miss remainder of '24 season (source)

August 26, 2024

BOSTON -- Marcelo Mayer, MLB Pipeline’s No. 5 prospect and the top-ranked prospect in Boston’s farm system, took a leap forward with a strong performance for Double-A Portland this season. However, it appears the shortstop won’t get the chance to enjoy the fruits of the promotion to Triple-A Worcester he

Red Sox welcome Casas back with offensive eruption vs. O's

August 17, 2024

BALTIMORE -- Not only did the Red Sox get Triston Casas back on Friday night, but they got the good vibes that accompanied his return to action following a four-month absence. Facing one of the best pitchers in the American League in Corbin Burnes, the Boston bats erupted early and

Paxton (right calf strain) goes on injured list

August 12, 2024

BOSTON -- With the Red Sox on the brink of being swept at home for the first time since April, the presence of pitcher James Paxton, who was coming off a winning performance in his last outing, was enough to provide some hope for the weekend. But just five pitches

Story set for BP session, now optimistic about 2024 return

August 9, 2024

BOSTON -- When Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story first spoke a couple of weeks ago about a potential return to action this week, it sounded like a long shot. One of those “if everything went perfectly” scenarios. Now? It sounds like it’s more probable than not that Story will suit

O'Neill (left leg infection) placed on IL; Pivetta to have start skipped

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August 7, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- Tyler O'Neill is headed back to the injured list. Boston’s slugger, who had missed the past four games due to an undisclosed general illness, was placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Aug. 4) pregame Wednesday with a left leg infection. Manager Alex Cora said the infection

Story discusses shoulder rehab, return to Colorado and more

July 22, 2024

This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. LOS ANGELES -- The All-Star break had just ended, and Trevor Story reappeared in the visitors' clubhouse at Dodger Stadium on Friday afternoon.

Devers opts out of All-Star Game because of nagging shoulder

July 9, 2024

BOSTON -- The Red Sox held a meeting with third baseman Rafael Devers on Tuesday, at which point a joint decision was made for the star slugger to give up his spot on the American League All-Star team. Though Devers will continue to play for the Red Sox, he’d like

Red Sox supporting Martin through anxiety-related issue

June 5, 2024

BOSTON -- After placing trusted reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list due to anxiety on Wednesday, the Red Sox put their support behind the veteran right-hander and applauded him for being open about what he is going through. Martin, who hasn’t pitched for Boston since May 30, first

Whitlock remains 'Boston Strong' despite harsh reality of injury

May 25, 2024

BOSTON -- Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock, who has accepted the reality that he won’t throw another pitch in 2024, has vowed to be “Boston Strong” during his recovery from what he hopes will be an internal bracing procedure to repair the UCL in his right elbow. The alternative would

Whitlock has UCL damage, seeking opinion on surgery

May 20, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG – While Monday was a mostly joyful night for the Red Sox as they watched Rafael Devers set a club record by homering for a sixth consecutive game and another strong pitching performance by Tanner Houck in a 5-0 victory over the Rays, there was also a concerning

Casas (rib) anticipates playing 'for a good amount of the season'

April 26, 2024

BOSTON -- Red Sox slugger Triston Casas provided details Friday on his left rib cage injury that will keep him sidelined for a minimum of a few weeks. The first baseman revealed he has torn cartilage. There was no break in the bones of his rib cage. “No ribs were

Red Sox place Bello on IL, hopeful to miss minimum time

April 24, 2024

CLEVELAND -- Another day, another injury for the Red Sox, who have become almost numb to it at this point. The latest development occurred a few hours before Wednesday night’s game against the Guardians, when righty Brayan Bello was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 21 with

Casas to miss extended time with left rib fracture

April 23, 2024

CLEVELAND -- A Monday examination in Boston on Triston Casas revealed what the Red Sox feared over the weekend in Pittsburgh. The first baseman has a left rib fracture and isn’t going to be back in the lineup any time soon.

Devers, Whitlock exit early, continuing tough string of injuries

April 17, 2024

BOSTON -- Every team has injuries. But lately, the Red Sox have had a barrage of them to some of their most important players. A recent trend reared its ugly head again in Tuesday night’s 10-7 loss to the Guardians in 11 innings. Star third baseman Rafael Devers injured his

O'Neill gets 8 stitches after OF collision with Devers

Outfielder is also going through concussion protocol; Abreu to get more reps
April 15, 2024

BOSTON -- Patriots' Day, which coincides with the Boston Marathon, is typically one of the most festive occasions of the year at Fenway Park. On a sparkling and unseasonably warm day, that was again the case on Monday until a brief hush came over the ballpark when two of the

Story to have shoulder surgery, likely to miss rest of season

April 9, 2024

BOSTON -- The Red Sox are now bracing for the probability that shortstop Trevor Story won’t play again this season. Prior to Tuesday’s home opener, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow revealed that Story will undergo surgery later this week to repair a fracture of the glenoid rim in his left

Pivetta goes on IL with right elbow flexor strain

April 9, 2024

BOSTON -- Injuries continued to mount for the Red Sox on Tuesday, as the team announced before the home opener that righty Nick Pivetta was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain. “[Pivetta] noted that he was having some trouble recovering start to start,” said

'Just frustrating': Story placed on injured list with dislocated shoulder

April 7, 2024

ANAHEIM -- Trevor Story entered this year optimistic he would finally stay healthy and play his first full season since joining the Red Sox. Only 10 days into the season, those hopes have been dashed. The Red Sox announced Saturday before their 2-1 loss to the Angels at Angel Stadium

Giolito has UCL surgery, expected to miss '24 season

March 13, 2024

TAMPA -- Right-hander Lucas Giolito underwent surgery on Tuesday with an internal brace repair to his right elbow ulnar collateral ligament, the Red Sox announced on Wednesday. Giolito is expected to miss all of this season, but because the operation included a brace and was not a full Tommy John

Giolito sidelined indefinitely with elbow discomfort

March 5, 2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- When the Red Sox signed righty Lucas Giolito as their key free agent in the offseason, the hope was that he would lead the team in innings while being one of the best comeback stories in MLB. The optimism that surrounded Giolito’s acquisition in December has

Grissom (groin) doubtful for Opening Day

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March 2, 2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Vaughn Grissom was expected to make his Red Sox debut this weekend. Instead, he’s now doubtful for Opening Day. Manager Alex Cora revealed before Boston faced the Nationals on Saturday that Grissom, the Red Sox’s presumptive starting second baseman, was “shut down” with what Cora deemed