Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

October 30th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.

INJURY UPDATES

OF/DH
Injury: Right hand/wrist discomfort
Expected return: 2027
Status: Exited Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series with a recurrence of the right hand/wrist injury that knocked him out for nearly four months. Rest and recovery are recommended course of action over offseason. (Last updated: Oct. 30) More >>

C/1B
Injury: Right biceps strain
Expected return: 2027
Status: Suffered a right biceps injury Sept. 25 that required surgery. Recovery time is four to six months. (Last updated: Sept. 27) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor irritation
Expected return: 2027
Status: Would have started the Triple-A Worcester finale on Sept. 20, but the game was rained out. (Last updated: Sept. 20) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor strain
Expected return: 2027
Status: Pitched 2 1/3 innings in a rehab outing with Triple-A Worcester on Sept 17. He allowed one run on two hits and one walk with four strikeouts. (Last updated: Sept. 17) More >>

RHP Justin Slaten
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
Expected return: 2027
Status: Season ended early after doctors found degenerative changes in his right flexor mass. Will receive a PRP injection and rehab the injury. (Last updated: Sept. 15) More >>

1B
Injury: Left abdominal strain
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist and is out for the season. (Last updated: Aug. 6) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Oct. 30
•
RHP : Mutual option declined; is a free agent
• INF: : Traded to Tigers for cash considerations

Oct. 29
• RHP Jareth Rayo: Acquired from A's in exchange for OF Nate Eaton
• INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa: Entered free agency
• LHP Patrick Sandoval: Entered free agency