Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Red Sox injury news and transactions.
Red Sox place All-Star Rafaela (right quad) on 10-day IL
BALTIMORE -- Rather than play short for another few days, the Red Sox decided to play it safe with center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela and place him on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday’s game against the Orioles with a right quadriceps strain. The move was made retroactive to Thursday.
Rafaela (sore right quad) misses 3rd straight game; Durbin, Rutschman rest
BALTIMORE -- While invaluable Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela remains day to day with right quad soreness, the days are starting to pile up. Saturday marked the third straight night Rafaela was out of the lineup after exiting Wednesday’s game after feeling soreness and tightness in his right quad.
Crochet throws off mound for 1st time since injury; Houck, Oviedo progressing well
BALTIMORE -- At a time of year when the attrition of pitching hits most teams, the Red Sox are fortunate enough to have a couple of key arms in Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck working toward a possible return to action later this month. Crochet, who opened the season as
Cheers, then TWO homers! Rutschman makes memorable Camden return
BALTIMORE – A month ago, Adley Rutschman’s professional world -- the only one he had ever known -- was turned upside down. The ultimate Oriole, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, was headed north to Boston in a deal struck hours before the Aug. 3 Trade
Rafaela sidelined by quad injury, with timetable uncertain
BALTIMORE -- Injuries continue to pop up for the Red Sox as they head down the stretch. The latest? Invaluable center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela is dealing with soreness and tightness in his right quad that left him out of the lineup for Thursday’s opener of a four-game series against the
Rutschman (elbow) out of Wed. lineup for third straight game, eyes return in Baltimore
BOSTON -- For the third straight day, a hyperextended right elbow kept Adley Rutschman out of the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Mariners. The big question now is this: Will the All-Star catcher be back in there on Thursday night at Camden Yards in his first visit to
Red Sox activate IKF, call up Paez, but Guerrero (right shoulder) placed on IL
BOSTON – While the Red Sox took advantage of rosters expanding to 28 by welcoming veteran infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa back from 60-day injured list and promoting righty Jedixson Paez from Triple-A Worcester to start against the Mariners on Tuesday night, they also had to put key setup reliever Tyron Guerrero
Willson Contreras (hamstring) lands on IL; Sox recall hot-hitting Gasper
BOSTON -- Willson Contreras was the most productive Red Sox hitter the first four months of the season, but a nagging left hamstring prevented him from hitting like himself for most of August. On Monday’s final day of the month, the Red Sox placed their ailing cleanup man on the
Anthony, Story get right back into swing of things in return to Sox
NEW YORK -- One swing. His first for the Red Sox since May 4. And that is all it took for Roman Anthony to remind everyone who he is and what he is capable of for the final month of the regular season. Activated along with teammate Trevor Story, the
Anthony, Story set to return in finale vs. Yankees
NEW YORK -- The much-anticipated return of Roman Anthony from a right hand/wrist injury that has kept the 22-year-old out of action since May 4 will take place Sunday -- in the final Red Sox-Yankees rivalry game of the regular season. And veteran shortstop Trevor Story, who had sports hernia
Whitlock rejoins 'pen before twin bill; Olds optioned after strong debut
NEW YORK -- Prior to Saturday’s day-night doubleheader against the Yankees, the Red Sox added back a major arm to the bullpen by activating Garrett Whitlock (right elbow inflammation) from the 15-day injured list. Fortunately, Whitlock’s stint on the IL was just 19 days.
Anthony, Story still at Triple-A despite social media buzz; Whitlock closer
NEW YORK -- While the activations of Roman Anthony and Trevor Story appear to be imminent, the earliest it will happen is Sunday afternoon’s finale of the four-game series at Yankee Stadium, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy announced on Friday. When Anthony and Story were both out of the
Anthony, Story could return from rehab this weekend
The Red Sox, already an MLB-best 27-12 (.692) since the All-Star break, have made their recent strides without two critical pieces in Roman Anthony (partially torn tendon in right ring finger) and Trevor Story (sports hernia). That may be about to change. As the Red Sox traveled to New York
Setup man Whitlock faces hitters, could rejoin Red Sox for Yankees series
MIAMI – Reliever Garrett Whitlock – who was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 13, retroactive to Aug. 10, with right elbow inflammation – faced live hitters on Wednesday ahead of the Red Sox’s finale against the Marlins at loanDepot park. Whitlock warmed up in left field before
Rutschman sits out second straight game with elbow soreness
MIAMI – Catcher Adley Rutschman was out of the Red Sox's lineup for the second game in a row in the finale of Boston’s three-game series against the Marlins on Wednesday at loanDepot park. According to interim manager Chad Tracy, Rutschman had some irritation in his right elbow after a
Anthony (2-run HR), IKF, Story take next steps toward return to Majors
Roman Anthony sure looks like he's ready to return to the Red Sox. The second-year outfielder went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in his first game with Triple-A Worcester as he continued his rehab assignment on Tuesday night.
Story, IKF rehab in Triple-A as they near return to Red Sox
The Red Sox are hoping to have a pair of infielders back soon after each has been sidelined for months due to injury. Shortstop Trevor Story continued his rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, while Isiah Kiner-Falefa began his rehab assignment with Worcester in the same game. Story, who
Amid discouraging Yoshida update, Red Sox receive good news on Houck's progress
BOSTON -- Masataka Yoshida’s left hamstring strain didn’t look good when it happened on Saturday night, and the results of the MRI he underwent on Monday backed up that visual. There is a chance Yoshida will miss the rest of the regular season.
Story could return from sports hernia surgery sooner than anticipated
BOSTON -- With Triple-A Worcester off on Monday, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story checked back into Fenway Park a day after opening his Minor League rehab assignment by going 1-for-2 and playing four innings at shortstop. What’s next for the veteran, who is coming back from sports hernia surgery?
Yoshida (left hamstring strain), Slaten (elbow inflammation) go on injured list
PITTSBURGH -- Just hours after Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy had his most positive injury update in weeks, revealing that three key players (Roman Anthony, Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa) will all open Minor League rehab assignments within days, designated hitter Masataka Yoshida went down with a left hamstring
Red Sox eye reinforcements with Anthony, Story, IKF slated for rehab stints
PITTSBURGH -- The Red Sox figure to have a much sturdier lineup for the final stretch of the regular season, as three key players -- Roman Anthony the most notable among them -- will open Minor League rehab assignments in the coming days. First out of the chute will be
Anthony 'getting closer' to rehab assignment as recovery ramps up
PITTSBURGH – Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Roman Anthony is making significant enough progress with his hitting program in Fort Myers, Fla., that he appears to be closing in on a Minor Leaguer rehab assignment.
Red Sox lose setup man Whitlock to IL; Weissert recalled
TORONTO -- The Red Sox bullpen suffered a significant loss on Thursday, as the team is placing right-hander Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Fellow right-hander Greg Weissert has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester to take his place on the roster.
Deadline prize Rutschman records hit, pair of walks in Red Sox debut
TORONTO -- Catcher Adley Rutschman’s much anticipated Red Sox debut is in the books. The team’s prized acquisition at the Trade Deadline went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks in a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre in the second game of a four-game