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Yoshida (left hamstring strain), Slaten (elbow inflammation) go on injured list

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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

Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

August 15, 2026

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

Red Sox eye reinforcements with Anthony, Story, IKF slated for rehab stints

August 15, 2026

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

Veteran shortstop Story working out in Boston, also approaching game action phase of rehab
August 14, 2026

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

August 13, 2026

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

August 11, 2026

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

Red Sox set to activate Deadline prize Rutschman on Tuesday

August 11, 2026

TORONTO -- Adley Rutschman's weekend in Worcester, where he played two Minor League rehab games with Boston's Triple-A affiliate, was apparently enough. The Red Sox’s prized acquisition at the Trade Deadline will be activated on Tuesday, interim manager Chad Tracy said after Boston's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays on

Red Sox have been historically hot, and that's without slew of injured stars

August 10, 2026

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Rutschman doubles, throws out runner in strong 1st rehab game with Sox

August 8, 2026

BOSTON – Adley Rutschman’s debut in the Red Sox organization took place on Saturday, as he kicked off a Minor League rehab assignment for Triple-A Worcester five days after the three-time All-Star catcher was acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Orioles.

Rutschman begins rehab assignment; Anthony continues hitting progression

Red Sox option Weissert to Triple-A following 13-inning game
August 8, 2026

BOSTON – Newly acquired catcher Adley Rutschman could debut for the Red Sox at some point during the upcoming seven-game road trip to Toronto and Pittsburgh that starts on Monday.

Contreras (illness) sits for 2nd straight game, hopes to return Saturday

August 7, 2026

BOSTON – After leaving Wednesday’s game because of illness, Red Sox All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras was out of the starting lineup for the second straight night in Friday's series opener against the A's at Fenway Park.

Would Sox move Crochet to the 'pen? 'We’d be foolish not to consider that'

August 6, 2026

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Casas likely done for season after arthroscopic left wrist surgery

August 6, 2026

BOSTON -- Triston Casas’ attempt to come back this season is very likely over. The 26-year-old first baseman’s string of injuries probably ended hopes for any playing time after he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist, the team announced Thursday.

As Story nears rehab stint, Sox veteran happy club didn't trade for shortstop

August 5, 2026

BOSTON – Amid an eventful Trade Deadline for the Red Sox that landed a three-time All-Star catcher in Adley Rutschman while also adding a power lefty reliever (Erik Miller) and an athletic backup outfielder (Eli White), chief baseball officer Craig Breslow wound up not finding a match for a shortstop.

Crochet begins throwing, Anthony starts BP as Sox stars take key steps in rehab

August 4, 2026

BOSTON – Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is in the infancy stages of a throwing program that creates at least a possibility he can return at some point this season.

Contreras clears concussion protocol, returns for LA finale

August 2, 2026

LOS ANGELES — Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras officially cleared concussion protocol and was back in Boston's starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Dodgers. Contreras was forced to exit Friday night’s game in the third inning after being struck in the helmet by a 95.4 mph fastball

Contreras day to day after entering concussion protocol 

August 1, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left Friday’s game against the Dodgers in the third inning after he was hit in the side of the helmet by a pitch from right-hander Will Klein.

Anthony resumes swinging progression in key recovery step

July 30, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO – For the first time in two months, the Red Sox were able to report some substantive progress for outfielder Roman Anthony, who has resumed a swing progression. The outfielder suffered a partial tear of a tendon connected to his ring finger on May 4 at Comerica Park.

Mead avoiding surgery, '26 return still on the table

July 30, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO – The Red Sox were able to offer more specifics on the injury to trade acquisition Curtis Mead, who was plunked on the left wrist in just his second at-bat with his new team on Monday night. “The doctors read the scan; it’s a non-displaced fracture, so he’s

Red Sox trade prize Mead to IL after fracturing wrist in debut

July 28, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO – Less than 24 hours after Curtis Mead made his debut with the Red Sox, the dangerous right-handed hitter was shut down indefinitely on Tuesday with a fractured left wrist sustained in his second at-bat with his new team. For Mead, the misfortune was hard to put into

Though debut shortened by injury, Mead already feeling at home with Red Sox

July 28, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO – Curtis Mead’s joy of playing his first game for the Red Sox turned into pain when he was drilled on the left hand with a 94.9 mph fastball from Athletics righty Jack Perkins in the top of the fourth inning of Monday’s 4-2 victory at Sutter Health

Suarez (left groin strain) to return to Red Sox for start on Sunday

July 26, 2026

BOSTON -- All-Star lefty Ranger Suarez is back in the Red Sox's rotation for Sunday’s finale of this three-game series against the Blue Jays. Interim manager Chad Tracy made the announcement prior to Saturday’s game. To make room on the roster, left-hander Alec Gamboa was optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Suarez

Suarez (groin strain, illness) to be activated soon; Early throws bullpen session

July 24, 2026

BOSTON – Dogged by an illness in recent days that has prolonged his return from the 15-day injured list, Red Sox lefty Ranger Suarez was back in motion on Friday in hopes that he’ll be activated for a start by Sunday or early in the series against the Athletics in

Answering your Red Sox questions about Deadline, injuries and more

July 23, 2026

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After being pushed back, Suarez could return this weekend vs. Blue Jays

July 22, 2026

BOSTON -- Plans for the return of lefty Ranger Suarez from the 15-day injured list have been fluid, and the latest is that he is eyeing a weekend return during a three-game series against the Blue Jays that starts Friday night.