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Red Sox supporting Martin through anxiety-related issue
BOSTON -- After placing trusted reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list due to anxiety on Wednesday, the Red Sox put their support behind the veteran right-hander and applauded him for being open about what he is going through. Martin, who hasn’t pitched for Boston since May 30, first
Whitlock remains 'Boston Strong' despite harsh reality of injury
BOSTON -- Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock, who has accepted the reality that he won’t throw another pitch in 2024, has vowed to be “Boston Strong” during his recovery from what he hopes will be an internal bracing procedure to repair the UCL in his right elbow. The alternative would
Whitlock has UCL damage, seeking opinion on surgery
ST. PETERSBURG – While Monday was a mostly joyful night for the Red Sox as they watched Rafael Devers set a club record by homering for a sixth consecutive game and another strong pitching performance by Tanner Houck in a 5-0 victory over the Rays, there was also a concerning
Casas (rib) anticipates playing 'for a good amount of the season'
BOSTON -- Red Sox slugger Triston Casas provided details Friday on his left rib cage injury that will keep him sidelined for a minimum of a few weeks. The first baseman revealed he has torn cartilage. There was no break in the bones of his rib cage. “No ribs were
Red Sox place Bello on IL, hopeful to miss minimum time
CLEVELAND -- Another day, another injury for the Red Sox, who have become almost numb to it at this point. The latest development occurred a few hours before Wednesday night’s game against the Guardians, when righty Brayan Bello was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 21 with
Casas to miss extended time with left rib fracture
CLEVELAND -- A Monday examination in Boston on Triston Casas revealed what the Red Sox feared over the weekend in Pittsburgh. The first baseman has a left rib fracture and isn’t going to be back in the lineup any time soon.
Devers, Whitlock exit early, continuing tough string of injuries
BOSTON -- Every team has injuries. But lately, the Red Sox have had a barrage of them to some of their most important players. A recent trend reared its ugly head again in Tuesday night’s 10-7 loss to the Guardians in 11 innings. Star third baseman Rafael Devers injured his
O'Neill gets 8 stitches after OF collision with Devers
BOSTON -- Patriots' Day, which coincides with the Boston Marathon, is typically one of the most festive occasions of the year at Fenway Park. On a sparkling and unseasonably warm day, that was again the case on Monday until a brief hush came over the ballpark when two of the
Story to have shoulder surgery, likely to miss rest of season
BOSTON -- The Red Sox are now bracing for the probability that shortstop Trevor Story won’t play again this season. Prior to Tuesday’s home opener, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow revealed that Story will undergo surgery later this week to repair a fracture of the glenoid rim in his left
Pivetta goes on IL with right elbow flexor strain
BOSTON -- Injuries continued to mount for the Red Sox on Tuesday, as the team announced before the home opener that righty Nick Pivetta was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain. “[Pivetta] noted that he was having some trouble recovering start to start,” said
'Just frustrating': Story placed on injured list with dislocated shoulder
ANAHEIM -- Trevor Story entered this year optimistic he would finally stay healthy and play his first full season since joining the Red Sox. Only 10 days into the season, those hopes have been dashed. The Red Sox announced Saturday before their 2-1 loss to the Angels at Angel Stadium
Giolito has UCL surgery, expected to miss '24 season
TAMPA -- Right-hander Lucas Giolito underwent surgery on Tuesday with an internal brace repair to his right elbow ulnar collateral ligament, the Red Sox announced on Wednesday. Giolito is expected to miss all of this season, but because the operation included a brace and was not a full Tommy John
Giolito sidelined indefinitely with elbow discomfort
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- When the Red Sox signed righty Lucas Giolito as their key free agent in the offseason, the hope was that he would lead the team in innings while being one of the best comeback stories in MLB. The optimism that surrounded Giolito’s acquisition in December has
Grissom (groin) doubtful for Opening Day
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Vaughn Grissom was expected to make his Red Sox debut this weekend. Instead, he’s now doubtful for Opening Day. Manager Alex Cora revealed before Boston faced the Nationals on Saturday that Grissom, the Red Sox’s presumptive starting second baseman, was “shut down” with what Cora deemed
Top prospect Mayer (shoulder) to miss rest of Minor League season
ST. PETERSBURG -- Boston’s top prospect Marcelo Mayer -- ranked No. 11 in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 -- won’t play again this season for Double-A Portland, Red Sox director of player development Brian Abraham told MLB.com on Wednesday. Mayer was placed on the 7-day injured list on Aug. 5, retroactive
Top Red Sox prospect Mayer lands on 7-day injured list
Marcelo Mayer's Double-A ride hit a new bump on Saturday, as the top Red Sox prospect was assigned to the 7-day injured list retroactive to Aug. 3. Mayer is suffering from left shoulder inflammation, a source told MLB.com's Ian Browne. The 20-year-old shortstop, MLB's No. 3 prospect, began the year
Houck feeling blessed to begin comeback trail
BOSTON -- It has been three weeks since Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck suffered a facial fracture after being struck by a batted ball on June 16. Eventually, the big victories will come again. Right now, he is enjoying the small ones. Houck was able to eat solid food on
Sale resumes throwing after MRI reveals 'good news'
BOSTON -- Throwing from 60 feet may not seem too exciting, but for left-hander Chris Sale, it was enough to put him in a great mood on Thursday afternoon. Sale, who was placed on the injured list on June 2 with a stress reaction in his left shoulder blade, underwent
Houck (facial fracture) in stable condition after comebacker
BOSTON -- Red Sox righty starter Tanner Houck has been diagnosed with a facial fracture, sustained when he was hit by a batted ball by Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka at the start of the fifth inning in Friday night’s game at Fenway Park. According to a statement released by the
Houck 'in good spirits' after exiting start with facial contusion
BOSTON -- What had been one of loudest nights of the season at Fenway Park suddenly became very quiet in the top of the fifth inning when Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck was belted below the right eye by a line drive off the bat of Kyle Higashioka at the
Story targeting August to play SS; Could DH by July
BOSTON -- Rehabbing Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story broke free from Fort Myers, Fla., and will spend this week’s homestand at Fenway Park. It’s getting to the point where Story can look forward to being an active player for games in Boston instead of a spectator. “I feel like sometimes
Sale won't need surgery, but out until at least early August
The Red Sox revealed on Friday that ace Chris Sale has a stress reaction in his left shoulder blade, which he sustained in his start on June 1 against the Reds. A couple of hours before manager Alex Cora revealed that news, the Sox moved Sale from the 15- to
Sale back on IL, with more tests planned on shoulder
BOSTON -- Chris Sale was having a blast being a baseball player again. And that’s why Friday’s development -- in which he was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder injury -- had him in a downcast mood as he discussed his first health issue of 2023.
'Wait and see': Sale exits, undergoes MRI after velo drop
BOSTON -- Just as Chris Sale was starting to look in recent weeks like the ace of old, an all too familiar issue happened to the lefty on Thursday night at Fenway Park. Sale exited with two outs in the top of the fourth inning with left shoulder soreness in