Injuries & Moves: Campbell throws live BP; Whitlock sharp in rehab
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10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Isaiah Campbell (right shoulder impingement)
Expected return: Later in May
The reliever is in the final stretch of his rehab and threw live batting practice on May 16, marking the first time he faced hitters since he was placed on the injured list on April 12. Within a day or two, the Red Sox will decide if Campbell is ready to go on a Minor League rehab assignment.
"First live [session] since being hurt. It felt good," said Campbell. "It’s been a long roller coaster. It's all good. There have been some ups and downs, but trending in the right direction. Felt really good today. Happy with how today went.” (Last updated: May 16)
RHP Garrett Whitlock (left oblique strain)
Expected return: Around May 20
Whitlock went 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start at Triple-A Worcester on May 15, walking one and striking out five. The righty threw 61 pitches, 40 of them for strikes. He could be back in Boston's rotation on or around May 20. The righty had a 1-0 record and a 1.96 ERA in four starts before the injury. (Last updated: May 15)
RHP Bryan Mata (right hamstring strain)
Expected return: May or June
Mata took the next step in his recovery on May 13, making a rehab start with the FCL Red Sox. He allowed one run on three hits with two strikeouts and no walks in a two-inning outing. Mata, Boston's No. 27 prospect, is out of options, meaning he needs to be placed on the Major League roster once he is healthy to avoid being designated for assignment. (Last updated: May 13)
DH Masataka Yoshida (left thumb strain)
Expected return: Some point in June at earliest
Yoshida got three opinions on his ailing thumb and it was decided on May 10 that he won't need surgery. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said it will be "a few weeks" before Yoshida even attempts to swing the bat. (Last updated: May 10)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
1B Triston Casas (torn cartilage in left rib cage)
Expected return: No earlier than June 21
Casas, who suffered torn cartilage in his left rib cage when he fouled off a 3-1 pitch on April 20, has made significant progress. The left-handed hitter is already lifting weights, and he expects to be cleared to run and throw by around May 17. Casas had one of the best starts offensively for the Red Sox this season, hitting three doubles and six homers with an .857 OPS in 22 games. He was moved to the 60-day IL on April 27 and will first be eligible to play on June 21. (Last updated: May 14)
RHP Liam Hendriks (right UCL surgery)
Expected return: Late July/early August
After signing with the Red Sox in February, Hendriks said his goal of coming back from Tommy John surgery would be right around the July 30 Trade Deadline. Hendriks has been playing catch on a daily basis. In Hendriks, who is also signed for next season, Boston will get a reliever who has been dominant in the past. It will be interesting to see how he is utilized in a bullpen that also includes Chris Martin and Kenley Jansen, though both of those pitchers have expiring contracts at the end of the season. (Last updated: May 2)
SS Trevor Story (dislocated left shoulder)
Expected return: 2025
Story underwent surgery on April 12. According to a statement from the Red Sox, Story "underwent a successful arthroscopic repair of the posterior labrum, with an open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture of the glenoid rim. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache."
Story won't play again until next season. Story dislocated his shoulder diving for a ball on April 5 in Anaheim. He was transferred from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL on April 19. (Last updated: April 19)
LHP Chris Murphy (left UCL)
Expected Return: 2025
Murphy, who came up as a starter before being converted into a multi-inning reliever last season, underwent successful reconstruction of the left ulnar collateral ligament (elbow). Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery at Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery in Arlington. (Last updated: April 10)
RHP Lucas Giolito (right UCL surgery)
Expected Return: 2025
Giolito was moved to the 60-day injured list on March 24. He underwent surgery to repair his right elbow ulnar collateral ligament on March 12 after two Grapefruit League starts (4 1/3 innings). (Last updated: March 24)