Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

September 16th, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation
IL date: April 29 (retroactive to April 26, 60-day IL)
Expected return: Late season/early postseason at best
Status: Threw a 30-pitch bullpen session at Fenway Park on Sept. 15 that went well. Will continue throwing program this week before being re-evaluated weekend of Sept. 25-27. (Last updated: Sept. 16) More >>

RHP
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament right elbow/right flexor pronator strain
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Aiming for late regular season
Status: Pitched a scoreless inning in his third rehab appearance on Sept. 15 with Triple-A Worcester. Expected to pitch again Sept. 18 trying to reach 45-, 50-pitch range. (Last updated: Sept. 16) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: Sept. 1 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late September
Status: Threw a live batting practice session on Sept. 12. Experienced lower back muscle cramping on Sept. 15, delaying activation. Feeling better as of Sept. 16, but activation date is unclear. (Last updated: Sept. 16) More >>

INF
Injury: Right wrist discomfort
IL Date: Sept. 13 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Removed from Sept. 12 game after feeling pain in his right wrist during fourth-inning at-bat. Initial fluoroscan negative, issue described as inflammation due to bony abscess in wrist. Will be reassessed in a week. (Last updated: Sept. 16) More >>

INF
Injury: Left wrist fracture
IL date: July 29 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late season or 2027
Status: Continued defensive work after playing catch for first time on Sept. 7. Scheduled to begin hitting off a tee with an underload (light) bat on Sept. 16 and will progress from there. (Last updated: Sept. 15) More >>

RHP Justin Slaten
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: Aug. 16 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 13)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Season is over after doctors found degenerative changes in his right flexor mass. Will receive a PRP injection and rehab the injury. (Last updated: Sept. 15) More >>

OF
Injury: Right quad strain
IL date: Sept. 6 (10-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 3)
Expected return: Mid-September
Status: Continuing to progress, running poles and building volume. Key will be when strength numbers from training staff measurements go up. (Last updated: Sept. 13) More >>

OF
Injury: Ligament damage in right foot
IL date: Sept. 11 (retroactive to Sept. 9, 10-day IL)
Expected return: Postseason or 2027
Status: Banged into a grate in center field on Sept. 8 and suffered ligament damage. Currently on crutches and in a walking boot. Set to get second opinion during week of Sept. 13. (Last updated: Sept. 13) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: April 3 (retroactive to March 31; transferred to 60-day IL on April 14) 
Expected return: Late season at best
Status: Scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sept. 14 and then begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester, where he will pitch in a game on Sept. 17.  (Last updated: Sept. 12) More >>

DH
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: Aug. 16 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Postseason or next season
Status: Is walking on a treadmill and not close to a return. (Last updated: Sept. 9) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor irritation
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on May 22)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Has resumed throwing bullpen sessions and could throw to hitters at some point soon. (Last updated: Sept. 9) More >>

RHP
Injury: Stress reaction, right elbow
IL date: July 21 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late September at earliest
Status: Has progressed to throwing live batting practice in Fort Myers, Fla. (Last updated: Sept. 9) More >>

LHP
Injury: Lumbar strain
IL date: Sept. 1 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had been on 7-day IL in Minors since Aug. 13. Was recalled on Sept. 1 and placed on 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot. (Last updated: Sept. 1)

1B
Injury: Left abdominal strain
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on April 22)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist and is likely out for the season. (Last updated: Aug. 6) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Sept. 11
• INF : Activated from 10-day injured list More >>
• INF : Placed on 10-day injured list

Sept. 11
• INF : Recalled from Triple-A Worcester
• OF : Placed on 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 9)

Sept. 6
• CF : Placed on 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 3)
• OF/INF : Recalled from Triple-A Worcester