Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

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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. Placed on 60-day IL as pitchers and catchers reported to camp. (Last updated: Feb. 10)

INF
Injury: Left shoulder
Expected return: Targeting Opening Day
It's a bit ominous that Gonzalez's left shoulder, which he tweaked late last season, started bothering him again when he started hitting in early January. Gonzalez recently had a PRP injection and hopes to be ready for Opening Day. (Last updated: Feb. 9)

1B
Injury: Ruptured patellar tendon, left knee
Expected return: Early in 2026 season
Status: Casas has been cleared for all outdoor activities, but it's unclear if he will be ready for Opening Day. (Last updated: Feb. 9)

RHP
Injury: Right wrist subsheath tear
Expected return: 2026
Status: Crawford threw his first bullpen session since his July 2 surgery the second week of January. He hopes to be ready for the start of Spring Training. (Last updated: Jan. 10)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Feb. 10
• SS : Signed to a one-year contract More >>
• RHP : Placed on 60-day injured list

Feb. 9
INF , , and Competitive Balance Round B 2026 Draft pick acquired from Brewers for LHP , LHP and INF More >>

Feb. 4
C/INF claimed off waivers from Nationals

Feb. 1
RHP and player to be named later acquired from White Sox in exchange for RHP , RHP and two players to be named later. More >>