Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions
INJURY UPDATES
RHP Kutter Crawford
Injury: Right patellar soreness
Expected return: After Opening Day
Status: Crawford¡¯s right kneecap started barking in the offseason, leaving him behind the other pitchers to start Spring Training, and manager Alex Cora indicated it might be a stretch for Crawford to be ready for the start of the season. (last updated Feb. 22)
RHP Brayan Bello
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
Expected return: Targeting Opening Day
Status: Bello arrived to camp with inflammation in his right shoulder and is scheduled to undergo a strength test on Feb. 23, at which point the Red Sox are hopeful he can ramp up his throwing program and get off the mound for some side sessions. (last updated Feb. 22)
LHP Zach Penrod
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
Expected return: May or later
Status: Cora said that Penrod is going to be out "for a while," but the team is hoping rest and rehab will fix the situation instead of surgery. (last updated Feb. 22)
DH Masataka Yoshida
Injury: Right labrum tear
Expected return: Targeting Opening Day
Status: Underwent surgery on Oct. 3, 2024, and is hitting and throwing at short distances during Spring Training. (last updated Feb. 22)
LHP Chris Murphy
Injury: Underwent Tommy John surgery to reconstruct left UCL on April 10, 2024
Expected return: After the All-Star break
Status: Murphy embarked on a throwing program in October of last year and continues to progress from his surgery. (last updated Feb. 7)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 18
? RHP Adam Ottavino signed to Minor League contract with invite to Major League camp
Feb. 15
? INF Alex Bregman signed to three-year, $120 million contract that includes opt-outs in ¡¯25 and ¡¯26 and deferrals each season
Jan. 17
? RHP Matt McShane acquired from Pirates in exchange for RHP Chase Shugart.
Jan. 15
? C Blake Sabol acquired from Giants for international bonus pool space. More >