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Boston Red Sox host the Detroit Tigers Sunday

The Boston Red Sox take on the Detroit Tigers on Sunday

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Progresses to playing catch Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters that Slaten (oblique) played catch Friday and Saturday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Slaten landed on the 15-day injured list April 8 due to a right oblique strain. He's progressed enough in his recovery to start playing catch and will likely need some turns in a rehab assignment before being cleared to return to major-league action. Slaten appeared in four regular-season games prior to his IL stint, recording two holds while allowing one unearned run on two hits and two walks with five strikeouts over 3.1 innings.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers take road slide into matchup against the Red Sox

The Detroit Tigers will try to end their nine-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Tigers take on the Red Sox looking to break road skid

The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the Boston Red Sox looking to stop an eight-game road losing streak

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Twins take on the Red Sox after Buxton's 4-hit game

The Minnesota Twins play the Boston Red Sox after Byron Buxton had four hits against the Red Sox on Tuesday

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Twins host the Red Sox on home winning streak

The Minnesota Twins, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Red Sox take on the Twins after Story's 4-hit game

The Boston Red Sox play the Minnesota Twins after Trevor Story had four hits against the Cardinals on Sunday

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Cardinals and Red Sox square off with series tied 1-1

The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Cardinals host the Red Sox on 3-game home win streak

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Boston Red Sox aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Red Sox aim to stop 5-game road skid, play the Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox will look to end their five-game road skid in a matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Slaten lands on IL with oblique strain; Samaniego recalled from Triple-A BOSTON -- On Wednesday, the Red Sox placed right-handed pitcher Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 5) with a rig...

APRIL 8 • MLB.COM

Shelved with oblique strain The Red Sox placed Slaten on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right oblique strain.

Impact Boston had previously noted that Slaten wasn't available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's 3-2 win over Milwaukee due to a sore oblique, but the righty reliever will now be shut down for at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a strain. The Red Sox recalled lefty Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester to take Slaten's spot in the bullpen.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sore oblique Slaten was unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Brewers due to oblique soreness, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The team has labeled Slaten as day-to-day, so his injury doesn't seem to be too severe. The 28-year-old is off to a strong start this season after striking out five batters over 3.1 shutout innings, picking up holds in two of his four appearances.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Works clean eighth inning Slaten struck out one over one scoreless inning to earn a hold in Friday's 5-2 win over San Diego.

Impact Slaten pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning to earn his second hold in three appearances this season, both of which set up saves for closer Aroldis Chapman. Coming off a 2025 season impacted by a shoulder injury, a healthy Slaten will be a vital piece of the bullpen's setup crew in 2026.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dane Myers hits game-winning single in the 11th as the Reds beat the Red Sox 6-5

Dane Myers’ single to left in the 11th inning scored designated runner TJ Friedl from third as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-5

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Red Sox use 7 pitchers in their AL Wild Card Game 2 loss to the Yankees

The Boston Red Sox used seven pitchers to get through Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles continue Slaten allowed two runs on two hits and one walk over a third of an inning in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Slaten entered with Boston up a run and loaded the bases before getting the hook (10 pitches, four strikes). He was replaced by Steven Matz, who allowed a two of those inherited runners to score. Slated was expected to be a bullpen asset when the Red Sox activated him from the injured list in late August, but the right-hander has been pummeled in six outings. Slaten has allowed seven runs on 12 hits and two walks over 5.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carroll hits 30th home run and Diamondbacks pull away late to beat Red Sox 10-5

Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas each hit a three-run homer as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 10-5

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox Overcome Rookie Roman Anthony's Injury To Defeat Guardians, 11-7

The Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-7 despite rookie outfielder Roman Anthony leaving the game with an injury.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Red Sox Overcome Rookie Roman Anthony's Injury To Defeat Guardians, 11-7

Shaky first outing off IL Slaten allowed two hits and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates.

Impact This was Slaten's first appearance since being activated off the injured list Thursday and, understandably, it was shaky. He allowed a leadoff single to Oneil Cruz, who was then erased on a double play. But Slaten then issued a two-out walk and allowed a single before wriggling out of the threat. Slaten's previous appearance in the majors was May 28.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Red Sox activate RHP Justin Slaten, OF Rob Refsnyder Deadspin | Red Sox activate RHP Justin Slaten, OF Rob Refsnyder

AUGUST 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Slaten completes long road back to Red Sox relief corps BALTIMORE -- A bullpen that has already been thriving for the Red Sox got a major piece back from a prolonged absence, as righty setup man J...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • MLB.COM

Red Sox place Nathaniel Lowe on paternity list and activate Rob Refsnyder

The Boston Red Sox have placed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on the paternity list and activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Back from 60-day IL The Red Sox activated Slaten (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Thursday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Slaten is finally ready to rejoin the Boston bullpen after missing the past three months with right shoulder inflammation. The 27-year-old should eventually return to a setup role for the Red Sox, but he'll likely be eased into such situations following a long layoff.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE