Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Red Sox injury news and transactions.
Sore forearm likely to end Hendriks' comeback attempt
BOSTON – The slight chance Liam Hendriks had of pitching for the Red Sox again this season is now just about nonexistent. The veteran right-handed reliever hasn’t pitched since May 27 due to a troublesome right hip injury. But during his attempted comeback from that, Hendriks recently developed soreness in
Romy exits with left knee soreness, expects to return Friday vs. Yankees
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Looking for a jolt against a left-handed starter, the Red Sox batted infielder Romy Gonzalez leadoff on Tuesday for just the seventh time all season.
Battle-tested Sox well prepared to stay the course in Anthony's absence
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Anthony heads to injured list with oblique strain, timeline still TBD
BOSTON -- Roman Anthony, who graduated from his status as MLB’s No. 1 prospect to be a cornerstone for the Red Sox in his rookie season, was diagnosed with a left oblique strain that has put his availability for the remainder of the regular season in doubt. The 21-year-old was
Red Sox mulling rotation options after Fitts lands on IL (arm neuritis)
BALTIMORE -- The Red Sox continue to experience attrition with the lower portion of their starting rotation. The latest? Tuesday’s announcement that righty Richard Fitts was placed on the 15-day injured list with right arm neuritis. The significance of that injury will become clearer when the club returns home this
Mayer to have season-ending wrist surgery
BOSTON -- Rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer hoped to get back on the field to help the Red Sox in their final push for the playoffs. Instead, he will undergo season-ending surgery on his ailing right wrist in the coming days, something that felt inevitable to the 22-year-old at times over
Crawford returns to Fenway to root on Sox in push for postseason baseball
BOSTON – In 2024, Kutter Crawford led the Red Sox in starts and innings, which has made this completely lost ‘25 season all the more difficult for the righty to endure. First, there was the right knee injury that plagued him from Spring Training and kept him on the injured
Slaten closing in on return; Mayer hoping for best
BOSTON -- The Red Sox, rolling as they are, have a chance to deepen their roster if two currently injured players can impact the club down the stretch. Key setup man Justin Slaten, shut down at the end of May with a right shoulder injury that turned into a complicated
Red Sox righty Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery
BOSTON -- The official end to Tanner Houck’s season came on Saturday as his teammates prepared to face off against the Houston Astros, when his manager announced that the right-hander would undergo Tommy John surgery. “Tanner’s going to have Tommy John surgery,” said Alex Cora in his pregame press conference.
Frustrated Mayer placed on IL with right wrist sprain, awaiting MRI results
BOSTON -- Marcelo Mayer's history of suffering an injury in the stretch run of the season has added another chapter. The rookie infielder was placed on the 10-day injured list before Friday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers, retroactive to July 24, with a right wrist sprain.
Houck hits setback in rehab, reaggravates right pronator injury
CHICAGO -- It is likely to be a while before Tanner Houck pitches for the Red Sox again. The righty was returned from his Minor League rehab assignment on Saturday due to what a source told MLB.com is a recurrence of the right pronator strain that led to him going
Red Sox rookie Dobbins to have season-ending surgery on torn ACL
BOSTON -- Following an energizing walk-off win on Friday night, the Red Sox woke up on Saturday to bad news on rookie starter Hunter Dobbins. The right-hander will undergo season-ending surgery after he tore his right ACL just five outs into his start on Friday. “Tough,” manager Alex Cora said.
Rafaela caps Boston's 8th straight win with walk-off HR
BOSTON -- After losing their starting pitcher just five outs into the night, the Red Sox rallied to pick up Hunter Dobbins with a walk-off win over the Rays on Friday. Facing Rays closer Pete Fairbanks, Roman Anthony drew a five-pitch walk before Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer over
Bregman back from IL as 3B forgoes rehab assignment
BOSTON -- The Red Sox weathered seven weeks without All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman well enough to stay in the thick of the postseason race, and they welcomed their invaluable right-handed hitter, stellar defender and clubhouse leader before Friday's game against the Rays. “He'll play this weekend,” said Red Sox
Hendriks transferred to 60-day IL after setback with hip injury
BOSTON – Liam Hendriks won’t be pitching for the Red Sox anytime soon. Not only was the right-hander transferred to the 60-day injured list prior to Tuesday’s game against the Rockies, but manager Alex Cora revealed that the veteran suffered a setback with the right hip injury that led to
Yoshida likely to debut Wednesday; Bregman not far behind
BOSTON -- For the Red Sox, this final homestand before the All-Star break represents reinforcement week. While Masataka Yoshida's return to action is all but set for Wednesday, there continues to be deliberations regarding Alex Bregman, who may play at some point during a four-game series against the Rays that
Bregman on rehab: 'Today is the best I've felt'
BOSTON -- Alex Bregman doesn’t want to get ahead of himself. But at the same time, he had a hard time containing his excitement as he spoke about his latest day of rehab prior to Monday’s game against the Reds.
Bregman, Yoshida inching closer; Mayer out for weekend
BOSTON – Red Sox manager Alex Cora had some encouraging news on the injury front on Friday, announcing that Alex Bregman (left quad) has initiated baseball activities and Masataka Yoshida (right shoulder labral repair) could start a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. Given the firepower lost
Crawford to undergo right wrist surgery that will likely end his season
ANAHEIM -- The Red Sox’s rotation just took another hit. Kutter Crawford, who hasn’t pitched all year due to lingering soreness in his right patellar tendon and right wrist discomfort, will undergo surgery to address his ECU tendon sheath in his right wrist, manager Alex Cora announced on Wednesday ahead
Trade acquisition Hicks starting rehab assignment with Red Sox debut on horizon
SAN FRANCISCO -- While the Red Sox are getting a reminder all weekend of the player that they traded during this reunion series with Rafael Devers at Oracle Park, they will get a key piece from that deal in uniform for the first time on the upcoming homestand. Righty reliever
Red Sox hoping Devers trade can 'speed up the process' for Yoshida return
SEATTLE – The trade of Rafael Devers to the Giants could pave the way for Masataka Yoshida to return to the Red Sox sooner than anticipated. With the DH spot now open, it isn’t as important for Yoshida to complete the throwing program that would allow him to play the
Houck nears rehab assignment; healing Bregman might not need one
BOSTON – For the Red Sox, there was good news on the injury front on Friday regarding two key players. Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck could start a Minor League rehab assignment by Wednesday. Third baseman Alex Bregman – targeting a return before the All-Star break – hopes to avoid
After devastating knee injury, Casas aiming to be ready for Opening Day 2026
BOSTON -- Standing on crutches and wearing a large cast on the surgically repaired patellar tendon in his left knee, Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas spoke to the media on Tuesday for the first time since his devastating injury that happened a month ago. Having several weeks to digest
Slaten (right shoulder inflammation) placed on IL
ATLANTA -- After a frustrating May in which the Red Sox went 11-17, the club started June with another injury to a key player. Righty Justin Slaten, Boston’s ace setup man, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday -- retroactive to Thursday -- with right shoulder inflammation. However,