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Yoshida likely to debut Wednesday; Bregman not far behind

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BOSTON -- For the Red Sox, this final homestand before the All-Star break represents reinforcement week. While Masataka Yoshida's return to action is all but set for Wednesday, there continues to be deliberations regarding Alex Bregman, who may play at some point during a four-game series against the Rays that

Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

July 7, 2025

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

Bregman on rehab: 'Today is the best I've felt'

June 30, 2025

BOSTON -- Alex Bregman doesn’t want to get ahead of himself. But at the same time, he had a hard time containing his excitement as he spoke about his latest day of rehab prior to Monday’s game against the Reds.

Bregman, Yoshida inching closer; Mayer out for weekend

June 27, 2025

BOSTON – Red Sox manager Alex Cora had some encouraging news on the injury front on Friday, announcing that Alex Bregman (left quad) has initiated baseball activities and Masataka Yoshida (right shoulder labral repair) could start a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. Given the firepower lost

Crawford to undergo right wrist surgery that will likely end his season

June 25, 2025

ANAHEIM -- The Red Sox’s rotation just took another hit. Kutter Crawford, who hasn’t pitched all year due to lingering soreness in his right patellar tendon and right wrist discomfort, will undergo surgery to address his ECU tendon sheath in his right wrist, manager Alex Cora announced on Wednesday ahead

Trade acquisition Hicks starting rehab assignment with Red Sox debut on horizon

June 21, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO -- While the Red Sox are getting a reminder all weekend of the player that they traded during this reunion series with Rafael Devers at Oracle Park, they will get a key piece from that deal in uniform for the first time on the upcoming homestand. Righty reliever

Red Sox hoping Devers trade can 'speed up the process' for Yoshida return

June 18, 2025

SEATTLE – The trade of Rafael Devers to the Giants could pave the way for Masataka Yoshida to return to the Red Sox sooner than anticipated. With the DH spot now open, it isn’t as important for Yoshida to complete the throwing program that would allow him to play the

Houck nears rehab assignment; healing Bregman might not need one

June 13, 2025

BOSTON – For the Red Sox, there was good news on the injury front on Friday regarding two key players. Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck could start a Minor League rehab assignment by Wednesday. Third baseman Alex Bregman – targeting a return before the All-Star break – hopes to avoid

After devastating knee injury, Casas aiming to be ready for Opening Day 2026

June 3, 2025

BOSTON -- Standing on crutches and wearing a large cast on the surgically repaired patellar tendon in his left knee, Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas spoke to the media on Tuesday for the first time since his devastating injury that happened a month ago. Having several weeks to digest

Slaten (right shoulder inflammation) placed on IL

June 1, 2025

ATLANTA -- After a frustrating May in which the Red Sox went 11-17, the club started June with another injury to a key player. Righty Justin Slaten, Boston’s ace setup man, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday -- retroactive to Thursday -- with right shoulder inflammation. However,

Hendriks goes on IL with right hip inflammation

May 30, 2025

ATLANTA -- Liam Hendriks, who has been frustrated by his performance and his undefined role in Boston’s bullpen, now has another problem to deal with. The veteran righty was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday -- retroactive to May 28 -- with right hip inflammation. To replace Hendriks

'It's worse than I thought': Bregman (right quad) placed on IL

No. 2 prospect Mayer called up; Devers not an option for 3B
May 24, 2025

BOSTON -- Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman is headed to the 10-day injured list with a strained right quad. “Significant injury,” manager Alex Cora said between games of Saturday’s doubleheader. “He’s going to be out for a while. Very similar to ’21. So I’m not going to give you

Red Sox rally with 13-run inning after Bregman (right quad tightness) exits

Boston's third baseman considered "day to day"; Devers goes 4-for-6 with career-high 8 RBIs
May 23, 2025

BOSTON -- There was some concern brewing in the home dugout at Fenway Park when Alex Bregman, the most consistent player in what has been an inconsistent season for the Red Sox, had to exit the game in the bottom of the fifth inning with right quad tightness. An inning

Houck (elbow strain) placed on 15-day IL

May 14, 2025

DETROIT -- Mired in the worst slump of his career, Red Sox righty Tanner Houck was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a flexor pronator strain of his right elbow. Cooper Criswell was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to take Houck’s spot on the roster. The way the

What will Red Sox do at 1B in wake of Casas injury?

May 4, 2025

BOSTON -- The one thing the Red Sox know about their situation at first base is that Triston Casas won’t play for the rest of the season. Casas ruptured his left patellar tendon on Friday and underwent successful surgery on Sunday that will require an extensive rehab. The procedure was

Casas expected to miss rest of season with left patellar tendon rupture

May 3, 2025

BOSTON -- It turns out the injury that Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas suffered while stumbling over the first-base bag in Friday night’s 6-1 victory over the Twins was every bit as bad as it looked. The Red Sox revealed on Saturday that Casas has a left patellar tendon

Casas taken off on stretcher with patellar tendon rupture in knee, placed on IL

May 3, 2025

BOSTON -- Friday night, particularly when the weather is nice, is typically the most joyous day of the week at Fenway Park. But on this first Friday in May, it got quiet early, even as the Red Sox were on their way to a 6-1 victory over the Twins. In

Red Sox place Buehler (shoulder inflammation) on IL as Wong (pinkie) returns

May 2, 2025

BOSTON -- The Red Sox welcomed catcher Connor Wong back from the 10-day injured list Friday, but immediately put another key player on the 15-day IL in veteran starter Walker Buehler (right shoulder inflammation).

Buehler's next start in flux due to right shoulder concerns

May 1, 2025

TORONTO -- For Walker Buehler, it was refreshing for the right-hander to come into the season without any health issues, something that hadn’t happened for him in years.

On cusp of return to Sox, Giolito makes final rehab start

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April 26, 2025

After more than two years and three injuries, Lucas Giolito is finally on the cusp of making his Red Sox debut. The likely last hurdle came on Friday in a rehab start for Triple-A Worcester. The right-hander struck out four in 4 2/3 innings against the Syracuse Mets. He gave

3 pitchers on comeback trail close to joining Red Sox

April 14, 2025

TAMPA -- The timeline for the return of three key Red Sox pitchers is coming into focus. Righty reliever Liam Hendriks is at last on the verge of pitching in a regular-season game for the first time since he joined the Red Sox on Feb. 20, 2024. The righty reliever

Fitts (right pectoral strain) lands on IL, Fulmer selected from Triple-A

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April 13, 2025

CHICAGO -- A day after Richard Fitts left his start at Rate Field with what the team called right shoulder pain, the Red Sox placed the rookie right-hander on the 15-day injured list Sunday morning with a right pectoral strain.

Fitts' stellar start cut short, headed to IL with right pectoral strain

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April 13, 2025

CHICAGO -- Richard Fitts pulled a sweeper outside for ball one, and he felt a tightness in his shoulder area that he hadn’t felt before. He went back to the sweeper on the next pitch, but he pulled that one even further outside and felt the same sensation.

Wong (pinkie) headed to IL; Narváez likely to get majority of reps behind dish

Red Sox recall left-handed-hitting Sabol from Triple-A Worcester as backup catcher
April 8, 2025

BOSTON -- After an offseason of defensive adjustments with new catching instructor Parker Guinn, Connor Wong was looking forward to putting together his best all-around season. While that could still happen, it will now be a shortened season.

Hendriks (elbow) gets cortisone shot, doesn't expect long IL stint

March 27, 2025

ARLINGTON -- For the Red Sox, the season started with a surprise roster move. Liam Hendriks, who lost out on the closer’s competition to Aroldis Chapman late in spring camp, was placed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbow just hours before Thursday afternoon’s opener against