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Red Sox expect Yoshida to be ready for Opening Day after shoulder surgery (source)
BOSTON -- The Red Sox announced on Wednesday that designated hitter Masataka Yoshida underwent a successful right shoulder labral repair on Oct. 3. The procedure, deemed successful, was performed by Dr. Evan O’Donnell at Massachusetts General Hospital. Though no further details were made available in the team’s press release, a
Devers will 'get ready for next year' after avoiding shoulder surgery
BOSTON -- The Red Sox received some encouraging news on Rafael Devers. There is no structural damage in the star third baseman's ailing shoulders. So even though Devers is now shut down for the season -- he went on the injured list on Saturday, with left shoulder soreness the official
Devers to IL, shut down for season with nagging shoulder injury
BOSTON -- For weeks, Rafael Devers has been playing with soreness in both of his shoulders. On Saturday, the Red Sox finally shut him down for the rest of the season. Devers underwent an MRI on both his left and right shoulder on Saturday afternoon, and the Red Sox subsequently
The Story writes itself in shortstop's return: 'It was a good night'
BOSTON -- The second pitch of Saturday’s game at Fenway Park was hit to Trevor Story -- and not a second too soon for the Red Sox returning shortstop, who gathered it and fired to first for the out. When Story fractured his left shoulder on a dive attempt in
Story set for rehab stint with Triple-A Worcester
DETROIT -- Trevor Story's chances of a comeback this season, which seemed off the table entirely when he was injured in April and then developed into a plausible concept in mid-July, has turned into reality. The Red Sox shortstop will start a Minor League rehab assignment on Sunday with Triple-A
Hamilton placed on IL with left index finger fracture
BOSTON -- David Hamilton knew something was wrong right away. Trying to lay down a bunt in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s victory over the Blue Jays, Hamilton had a fastball ride up and in on him. He couldn’t get his bat completely above the pitch, but he got the
Top prospect Mayer likely to miss remainder of '24 season (source)
BOSTON -- Marcelo Mayer, MLB Pipeline’s No. 5 prospect and the top-ranked prospect in Boston’s farm system, took a leap forward with a strong performance for Double-A Portland this season. However, it appears the shortstop won’t get the chance to enjoy the fruits of the promotion to Triple-A Worcester he
Red Sox welcome Casas back with offensive eruption vs. O's
BALTIMORE -- Not only did the Red Sox get Triston Casas back on Friday night, but they got the good vibes that accompanied his return to action following a four-month absence. Facing one of the best pitchers in the American League in Corbin Burnes, the Boston bats erupted early and
Paxton (right calf strain) goes on injured list
BOSTON -- With the Red Sox on the brink of being swept at home for the first time since April, the presence of pitcher James Paxton, who was coming off a winning performance in his last outing, was enough to provide some hope for the weekend. But just five pitches
Story set for BP session, now optimistic about 2024 return
BOSTON -- When Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story first spoke a couple of weeks ago about a potential return to action this week, it sounded like a long shot. One of those “if everything went perfectly” scenarios. Now? It sounds like it’s more probable than not that Story will suit
O'Neill (left leg infection) placed on IL; Pivetta to have start skipped
KANSAS CITY -- Tyler O'Neill is headed back to the injured list. Boston’s slugger, who had missed the past four games due to an undisclosed general illness, was placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Aug. 4) pregame Wednesday with a left leg infection. Manager Alex Cora said the infection
Story discusses shoulder rehab, return to Colorado and more
This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. LOS ANGELES -- The All-Star break had just ended, and Trevor Story reappeared in the visitors' clubhouse at Dodger Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Devers opts out of All-Star Game because of nagging shoulder
BOSTON -- The Red Sox held a meeting with third baseman Rafael Devers on Tuesday, at which point a joint decision was made for the star slugger to give up his spot on the American League All-Star team. Though Devers will continue to play for the Red Sox, he’d like
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