This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Red Sox injury news and transactions.
INJURY UPDATES
RHP Tanner Houck
Injury: Right flexor pronator strain
IL date: May 14 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 13)
Expected return: Late June/Early July
Status: Houck will likely throw a bullpen session in the upcoming days. Manager Alex Cora acknowledged his progression has been slower than the training staff originally expected. (Last updated: June 8) More >>
RHP Kutter Crawford
Injury: Right patellar soreness/right wrist discomfort
IL date: March 27 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July or August
Status: Crawford has been slowed by soreness in his right wrist, but there is no structural damage. He will attempt a bullpen session by June 13 or thereabouts. (Last updated: June 7)
3B Alex Bregman
Injury: Right quad strain
IL date: May 24 (10-day IL)
Expected return: July
Status: Has started running and feels better with his recovery than he did when he had the same injury to his left quad with the Astros in 2021. Manager Alex Cora said Bregman has a date in mind for his return, but he wouldn't divulge it. (Last updated: June 6) 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: On June 3, Casas spoke to the media for the first time since his injury and said he has heard different timetables, but none are longer than a year. His hope is to play on Opening Day 2026. (Last updated: June 3) More >>
RHP Nick Burdi
Injury: Right foot contusion
IL date: June 3 (15-day IL)
Expected return: June 18 at earliest
Status: Burdi was in a collision with a runner at first base while trying to field an errant throw from teammate Romy Gonzalez on June 2. His injury is not serious. (Last updated: June 3)
OF Masataka Yoshida
Injury: Right shoulder labrum tear
IL date: March 27 (10-day IL, retroactive to March 24; transferred to 60-day IL May 22)
Expected return: July at earliest
Status: Yoshida is making progress again with his throwing program and has increased intensity while playing catch at 75 feet. He had been at 120 feet prior to being shut down in late April. (Last updated: June 2)
RHP Justin Slaten
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: June 1 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 29)
Expected return: June 13 at earliest
Status: The ace setup man is experiencing shoulder fatigue and hopes he'll be fine to return after serving the minimum 15 days on the IL. (Updated: June 1)
RHP Liam Hendriks
Injury: Right hip inflammation
IL date: May 30 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 28)
Expected return: June 13 at earliest
Status: Hendriks has been having symptoms similar to a sports hernia injury. The Red Sox hope his time off is minimal. The earliest he is eligible to return is the opener of a three-game home series vs. the Yankees on June 13. (Updated: May 30) More >>
LHP Chris Murphy
Injury: Underwent Tommy John surgery on April 10, 2024
IL date: March 27 (60-day IL)
Expected return: After the All-Star break
Status: Murphy is set to head to High-A Greeneville to potentially begin working towards a rehab assignment. (Last updated: May 27)
LHP Patrick Sandoval
Injury: Recovering from left UCL injury
IL date: Feb. 15 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly sometime after All-Star break
Status: Dubbed "The Machine" by manager Alex Cora for his work ethic, he has reached an important step in his return from surgery, throwing off the mound in recent days. (Last updated: May 20)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
June 7
• RHP Cooper Criswell optioned to Triple-A Worcester
• RHP Robert Stock selected from Triple-A Worcester
• RHP Josh Winckowski transferred to 60-day injured list
June 2
• INF/OF Romy Gonzalez activated from 10-day injured list
• INF/OF Nate Eaton optioned to Triple-A Worcester