Story Delivers Clutch HR in Return from Sports Hernia IL Stint
The Red Sox shortstop has been productive since coming back, slashing an .867 OPS over 16 games after a sports hernia ended his earlier season.
Trevor Story hit a three-run home run off Jacob Latz in the eighth inning to lift Boston over Texas, spoiling a near-sweep by the Rangers. Story had been sidelined by a sports hernia but has been strong since his IL activation. He carries an .867 OPS across 16 games since returning. The Red Sox bullpen held on to secure the win.
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Aroldis Chapman day-to-day for Red Sox with lat tightness
Aroldis Chapman is being monitored by Boston after developing lat tightness, per MLB.com's Perla Paredes, with his availability uncertain as the Red Sox push toward the postseason.
Red Sox weighing Braiden Ward for playoff roster as pinch-runner specialist
Interim manager Chad Tracy publicly acknowledged considering Triple-A outfielder Braiden Ward for the postseason after Ward reached 60 stolen bases at Worcester, per MassLive.
Slaten Done for Season With Elbow Injury
Boston Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten will not return in 2025 after being sidelined by an elbow injury.
Red Sox expect Justin Slaten to miss rest of 2026 after PRP injection for flexor issue
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Slaten is not expected to return this season after a PRP injection for degenerative changes in his flexor mass, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Houck Nearing Return from Tommy John and Flexor Tendon Surgery
The Red Sox righty hasn't appeared in a game since July 2025 and is targeting a late-September activation after two more rehab outings.