Injuries & Moves: Grissom (right hamstring strain) placed on IL
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June 2: 2B Vaughn Grissom (right hamstring strain) and IF/OF Romy Gonzalez (left hamstring strain) placed on 10-day injured list (Gonzalez retroactive to May 31); RHP Garrett Whitlock transferred to 60-day IL; IF/OF Jamie Westbrook selected from Triple-A Worcester; IF/OF Bobby Dalbec recalled from Triple-A
Grissom, who missed the first 32 games of the season with a left hamstring strain, injured his right hamstring running out a grounder to third base in the bottom of the second inning of Saturday's 6-3 win over the Tigers. Grissom was placed on the injured list prior to Sunday's game. Manager Alex Cora said Sunday morning that Grissom will undergo an MRI, which will provide a better idea of the severity of the injury. With Gonzalez also dealing with a hamstring strain, the Sox called on two reinforcements in Westbrook and Dalbec.
For Westbrook, this promotion is a thrill in that it's his first trip to the Major Leagues at 28 years old. Westbrook has played 1,159 games in the Minor Leagues dating back to 2013 and could make his first start on Tuesday against the Braves. Dalbec, on the other hand, has already played 316 games for the Red Sox, including 22 this season.
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
2B Vaughn Grissom (right hamstring strain)
Expected return: TBD
Grissom, who missed the first 32 games of the season with a left hamstring strain, injured his right hamstring running out a grounder to third base on June 1. The right-handed hitter is scheduled to undergo an MRI, at which point the Red Sox will have a better idea of the severity of the injury. (Last updated: June 2)
INF/OF Romy Gonzalez (left hamstring strain)
Expected return: Later this month
Gonzalez returned from his first IL stint (left wrist sprain) on May 8, and is now down again. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he doesn't expect Gonzalez to be out "that long." In 35 at-bats this season, Gonzalez is hitting .257 and has six RBIs. (Last updated: June 2)
RHP Isaiah Campbell (right shoulder impingement)
Expected return: June
The reliever continued his Minor League rehab assignment on June 1, going 1 1/3 innings for Triple-A Worcester. Campbell gave up one hit and no runs, striking out three in his fifth appearance. He should be fairly close to being activated. (Last updated: June 2)
DH Masataka Yoshida (left thumb strain)
Expected return: Some point in June
Yoshida took live batting practice at Fenway Park on June 1, marking the first time he has done so since he was placed on the injured list a month ago. He had been doing tee work in recent days. Yoshida didn't feel any pain and will now ramp up in hopes of going on a Minor League rehab assignment soon. (Last updated: June 1)
OF Tyler O'Neill (right knee inflammation)
Expected return: Early June
O'Neill received a cortisone shot in his right knee on May 30 and is feeling better. O'Neill hopes to return the first day he is eligible, which is June 5 at Fenway against the Braves. (Last updated: May 31)
RHP Bryan Mata (right lat strain)
Expected return: TBD
Mata, who was in the late stages of his comeback from a right hamstring strain, has now been diagnosed with a right lat strain. The Red Sox have stopped Mata's Minor League rehab assignment, which means he can start with a fresh 30-day clock once he is cleared to pitch in games again.
Mata, Boston's No. 27 prospect, is out of options, meaning he needs to be placed on the Major League roster once he is healthy to avoid being designated for assignment. (Last updated: May 29)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Garrett Whitlock (damaged UCL in right elbow)
Expected return: 2025
Whitlock will not pitch again until some point in 2025 after he had his UCL repaired by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas in Birmingham, Ala., on May 30. On the bright side, the righty avoided Tommy John surgery and instead underwent an internal brace repair, a procedure that has become more frequent for pitchers with UCL injuries. Whitlock had a 1-0 record and 1.96 ERA in four starts for the Red Sox this season. Whitlock was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 2. (Last updated: June 2)
1B Triston Casas (torn cartilage in left rib cage)
Expected return: No earlier than June 21
Casas, who suffered torn cartilage in his left rib cage when he fouled off a 3-1 pitch on April 20, has made significant progress but hadn't been cleared to swing a bat as May came to a close.
"We have to be patient. Everything is trending in the right direction. I really don't know when he's going to start swinging, but just keep doing the things in the gym and taking ground balls," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. "Hopefully that step is soon, but that's going to take a while. It's not easy [to know] because it’s just about feel. We’ll see. (Last updated: May 31)
RHP Liam Hendriks (right UCL surgery)
Expected return: Late July/early August
After signing with the Red Sox in February, Hendriks said his goal of coming back from Tommy John surgery would be right around the July 30 Trade Deadline. Hendriks has been playing catch on a daily basis. In Hendriks, who is also signed for next season, Boston will get a reliever who has been dominant in the past. It will be interesting to see how he is utilized in a bullpen that also includes Chris Martin and Kenley Jansen, though both of those pitchers have expiring contracts at the end of the season. (Last updated: May 2)
SS Trevor Story (dislocated left shoulder)
Expected return: 2025
Story underwent surgery on April 12. According to a statement from the Red Sox, Story "underwent a successful arthroscopic repair of the posterior labrum, with an open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture of the glenoid rim. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache."
Story won't play again until next season. Story dislocated his shoulder diving for a ball on April 5 in Anaheim. He was transferred from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL on April 19. (Last updated: April 19)
LHP Chris Murphy (left UCL)
Expected Return: 2025
Murphy, who came up as a starter before being converted into a multi-inning reliever last season, underwent successful reconstruction of the left ulnar collateral ligament (elbow). Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery at Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery in Arlington. (Last updated: April 10)
RHP Lucas Giolito (right UCL surgery)
Expected Return: 2025
Giolito was moved to the 60-day injured list on March 24. He underwent surgery to repair his right elbow ulnar collateral ligament on March 12 after two Grapefruit League starts (4 1/3 innings). (Last updated: March 24)