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Durbin undergoes surgery to repair lingering left pinkie injury

@Theo_DeRosa
October 11, 2026

After playing through an injury to his left pinkie for months, Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin recently had surgery to repair the issue. Durbin underwent a successful proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint reconstruction on his pinkie last week in Wellesley, Mass., the Red Sox announced on Sunday. The PIP joint

Anthony not expected to need surgery: 'Rest is likely the best path to recovery'

October 5, 2026

BOSTON -- An abrupt postseason for the Red Sox -- swept by the Yankees in two games in an American League Wild Card Series -- got off to an ominous start when Roman Anthony re-injured his right hand/wrist after just two at-bats in Game 1. The next day, he had

Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

October 1, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates. As a reminder, players can remain on the 60-day IL through the World Series, after which teams must account for those players on their 40-man roster.

Anthony 'sick to my stomach' after aggravating hand injury

September 30, 2026

NEW YORK – The news worsened for Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Roman Anthony on Wednesday when he was taken off the roster for the remainder of the American League Wild Card Series against the Yankees after imaging back in Boston showed additional strains in his right wrist.

Anthony out of Game 2 lineup with right hand/wrist discomfort

September 30, 2026

NEW YORK -- A bad Tuesday night got worse for the Red Sox when Roman Anthony had to exit his team’s eventual 9-0 loss to the Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series with discomfort in the same right hand/wrist that kept him out of action

Willson returns to lineup, should play in WC Series; Gasper, Guerrero placed on IL

September 27, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG — After missing eight games, Willson Contreras returned to the Red Sox’s lineup, batting third and serving as designated hitter in Boston’s 6-2 loss to the Cubs in Sunday’s regular-season finale at Tropicana Field. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy indicated that Contreras, who was hit on the right

Significant biceps injury likely to sideline red-hot Gasper for postseason

September 25, 2026

BOSTON – Injuries have become an all-too-recurring theme for the Red Sox in September, and another one cropped up on Friday when the surging Mickey Gasper suffered a right biceps injury that could knock him out of the playoffs. “At this point, it looks like a significant biceps injury, so

Contreras (hand) concerned about availability for Wild Card Series

September 24, 2026

BOSTON -- On Thursday night -- exactly one week after he was hit on the knuckle between the ring finger and pinkie on his right hand -- Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras expressed concern about his availability for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series next week. Contreras

MRI clean as Rafaela returns to Red Sox lineup Thursday

September 24, 2026

BOSTON -- The Red Sox had good news to report on Ceddanne Rafaela. The center fielder did not suffer an injury on Wednesday, his first game back after missing three weeks with a right quad strain.

96 mph and feeling good, Crochet closes in on return

September 22, 2026

BOSTON -- Lefty Garrett Crochet is closing in on his months-long pursuit of getting back on the mound in time to help the Red Sox for their upcoming playoff run. For the first time in nearly four months, Crochet threw live batting practice on Tuesday afternoon, throwing 16 pitches to

Crochet, Houck making good progress toward return for Red Sox

September 19, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- While the Red Sox were engaged in a tough battle with the Rays on Saturday, losing 2-1, two of their rehabbing pitchers took steps forward.

Contreras confident he avoided fracture, though slugger's hand 'still really sore'

September 19, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Two days after Willson Contreras was hit on the knuckle between his right ring finger and pinkie, the invaluable first baseman was at least able to report some progress. “My hand is still really sore,” Contreras said prior to Saturday’s game against the Rays. “Today, I woke

Positive news on Contreras, Chapman tops list of injury updates

Rafaela, Crochet, Houck are all making progress toward returns
September 18, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – As they head into the final 10 days of the regular season, the Red Sox are monitoring a plethora of injuries to key players. Given that the Sox still hold firm possession of the second American League Wild Card spot and could clinch a berth as early

Contreras day to day after X-rays on hand come back negative

September 18, 2026

ARLINGTON – Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras exited Thursday’s 4-3 win against the Rangers after being hit by a pitch on his right hand in the eighth inning. X-rays were negative, and Contreras is considered day to day. “He's got a bruise on his hand and some swelling,” interim

Chapman day to day as Red Sox monitor lat tightness

September 18, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman was unavailable to pitch in Boston’s 4-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday at Globe Life Field due to lat tightness and is considered day to day. “We're going to be conservative with [it],” interim manager Chad Tracy said postgame. “It's getting better,

Oviedo opens rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester

@Theo_DeRosa
September 17, 2026

The Red Sox could get an important arm back in the fold sometime soon. Right-hander Johan Oviedo, whom Boston acquired in a five-player offseason trade with the Pirates, made a rehab appearance on Thursday with Triple-A Worcester. He gave up one earned run in 2 1/3 innings against the Rays’

Reliever Slaten (elbow) expected to miss the rest of the season

September 16, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Right-handed reliever Justin Slaten’s season is over, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy announced ahead of Boston’s three-game series opener against the Rangers at Globe Life Field on Tuesday night. According to Tracy, Slaten met with Dr. Keith Meister, an orthopedist in the Dallas area, and an evaluation

Houck, Crochet take key steps in rehab, with eyes on joining 'pen

September 16, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Tanner Houck continued his rehab assignment with his third Minor League appearance on Tuesday, while Garrett Crochet threw another bullpen session at Fenway Park as both worked toward returning to Boston in relief roles. Houck struck out the side and issued one walk in a scoreless inning with

4 big questions surround Crochet's possible return, impact down the stretch

September 15, 2026

BOSTON -- For the Red Sox, the most relevant race that remains in these next couple of weeks is the one lefty Garrett Crochet is waging against the calendar. The 2026 season has been, for the most part, an injury-plagued loss for Crochet, who made his first six starts before

Contreras drives in a pair in rehab game; Houck goes three innings

September 11, 2026

BOSTON -- While the Red Sox couldn’t come up with enough offense in a 3-2 loss to the Royals at Fenway Park on Friday night, Willson Contreras was raking at Double-A Portland, positioning himself to return to Boston’s lineup as soon as Sunday. Contreras, serving as the DH, went 2-for-4,

White (foot) placed on IL, could miss rest of season; Seigler recalled

September 11, 2026

BOSTON -- The Red Sox lost some right-handed-hitting outfield depth and speed -- perhaps for the rest of the season. Eli White, acquired on the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline, suffered a ligament injury at the top of his right foot when he crashed into a grated piece of metal in

Crochet takes another crucial step toward return to Red Sox

September 11, 2026

BOSTON -- Dressed in his home white Red Sox uniform and pitching off the main mound at Fenway Park on Friday afternoon, Garrett Crochet's potential comeback was starting to come more into visual form. However, Crochet and the Red Sox will both continue to take his recovery step by step.

Rutschman gets another planned day off after cortisone shot

September 9, 2026

BOSTON – When Adley Rutschman was out of the lineup for the second straight night on Wednesday, it raised some eyebrows, particularly because the catcher has been dealing with a hyperextended right elbow for more than two weeks. It turns out the plan was by design, in conjunction with Thursday’s

Crochet throws second side session, Sox hopeful he could be in 'pen for postseason

September 8, 2026

BOSTON -- Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet took his latest step toward a possible return as a reliever this season on Tuesday, throwing a side session of roughly 20 pitches in which he threw fastballs and his complementary offerings. With Boston’s five-game winning streak coming to an end in a

Houck (Tommy John surgery) makes first rehab appearance with Double-A Portland

September 8, 2026

BOSTON -- Tanner Houck’s enthusiasm was obvious as he returned to Fenway Park on Monday after spending several weeks in relative isolation trying to complete his comeback from Tommy John surgery. Back among teammates who are getting primed for a playoff run only motivates Houck to return and help the