Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

August 12th, 2025

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

INJURY UPDATES

RHP Justin Slaten
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: June 1 (retroactive to May 29; transferred to 60-day IL on June 28)
Expected return: Some point in August
Status: Threw a bullpen session on Aug. 12. His next session will be an up-and-down. After that, he should be able to face hitters, which would be his last step before going on a rehab assignment. (Last updated: Aug. 12) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right elbow strain
IL date: June 28 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 2)
Expected return: Late August/Early September
Status: Threw 25 pitches of live BP on Aug. 12 and could be close to rehab assignment. (Last updated: Aug. 12)

3B
Injury: Right wrist sprain
IL date: July 25 (10-day IL, retroactive to July 24)
Expected return: September, at earliest
Status: Mayer said his wrist has calmed down since he injured it in Philadelphia two weeks ago and hopes that strengthening and rehab will allow him to play again this season and avoid surgery. (Last updated: Aug. 5) More >>

RHP Liam Hendriks
Injury: Right hip inflammation
IL date: May 30 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 8)
Expected return: Aiming for September
Status: Manager Alex Cora said recently he didn't think Hendriks would pitch again this season, but the righty told multiple reporters on Aug. 4 that he absolutely expects to return. Cora admitted he got ahead of himself, and hopes Hendriks pitches this season. (Last updated: Aug. 5) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor pronator strain
IL date: May 14 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 31)
Expected return: Late '26 or early '27
Status: Will undergo Tommy John surgery from Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas to repair his injury in the coming days. (Last updated: Aug. 3) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right ACL tear
IL date: July 12 (15-day)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Exited July 11 start after injuring his knee on a play at first in the second inning. (Last updated: July 12) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right patellar soreness/right wrist discomfort
IL date: March 27 (retroactive to March 24, transferred to 60-day IL on May 15)
Expected return: Likely 2026
Status: Underwent surgery to reconstruct the stabilizing sheath of the extensor carpi ulnaris in his right wrist on July 2. Alex Cora said it was an accidental off-field injury. (Last updated: July 2) More >>

1B
Injury: Ruptured patellar tendon, left knee
IL date: May 3 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 24)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Said he has heard different timetables, but none are longer than a year. Hopes to play on Opening Day 2026. (Last updated: June 3) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Aug. 11
• C Ali Sánchez: Added to the active roster
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Worcester
• INF : Optioned to Triple-A Worcester
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Worcester
• RHP : Designated for assignment

Aug. 8
• C Ali Sánchez: Claimed off waivers from Blue Jays, added to 40-man roster

Aug. 5
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Worcester
• RHP : Designated for assignment

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