This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Red Sox injury news and transactions.
INJURY UPDATES
OF Roman Anthony
Injury: Mid-back tightness
Expected return: Aug. 6 or 8
Status: Sat out the last two games with mid-back tightness. Plan was for him to start the finale on Aug. 6, but manager Alex Cora might hold him out until the opener in San Diego on Aug. 8. (Last updated: Aug. 5)
3B Marcelo Mayer
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 Justin Slaten
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: June 1 (retroactive to May 29; transferred to 60-day IL June 28)
Expected return: Some point in August
Status: The righty took another big step on Aug. 5, throwing his first full-fledged bullpen session since going on the IL. Slaten had more of a touch-and-feel session on Aug. 2. (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 Tanner Houck
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: Houck 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 Luis Guerrero
Injury: Right elbow strain
IL date: June 28 (transferred to 60-day IL Aug. 2)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Is playing catch in Fort Myers, Fla. (Last updated: Aug. 2)
RHP Hunter Dobbins
Injury: Right ACL tear
IL date: July 12 (15-day)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Exited his July 11 start after injuring his knee on a play at first in the second inning. (Last updated: July 12) More >>
RHP Kutter Crawford
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 Triston Casas
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. 5
• RHP Isaiah Campbell: Recalled from Triple-A Worcester
• RHP Jorge Alcala: Designated for assignment
Aug. 2
• RHP Dustin May: Added to the active roster
• RHP Luis Guerrero: Transferred to 60-day IL
• RHP Nick Burdi: Reinstated from 60-day IL, optioned to Triple-A Worcester
• RHP Cooper Criswell: Optioned to Triple-A Worcester
• RHP Zack Kelly: Reinstated from 15-day IL, optioned to Triple-A Worcester
Aug. 1
• LHP Steven Matz: Added to the active roster
• LHP Brennan Bernardino: Optioned to Triple-A Worcester