Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

January 6th, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

RHP
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament right elbow/right flexor pronator strain
Expected return: Late '26 or early '27
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery and also a cleanup of his flexor tendon on Aug. 18. "So, attack the offseason and the rehab the right way," manager Alex Cora said. (Last updated: Aug. 18) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right wrist subsheath tear
Expected return: 2026
Status: Progressing well several weeks after July 2 surgery. Expects to have a normal offseason and be ready for the start of Spring Training. (Last updated: Aug. 15) More >>

1B
Injury: Ruptured patellar tendon, left knee
Expected return: 2026
Status: Casas has progressed on schedule and expects to be ready in Spring Training. (Last updated: Aug. 10) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Jan. 6
• The following players were added as non-roster invitees to Spring Training: C , INF , RHP Osvaldo Berios, RHP , RHP , LHP Alec Gamboa, LHP

Dec. 22
• 1B acquired from Cardinals for RHP , RHP , RHP