Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten is done for 2026 after an elbow evaluation revealed degenerative flexor mass changes; Boston says his return this year is unlikely. He posted a 4.60 ERA with 39 Ks over 31.1 innings before landing on the IL, a real loss for a Boston bullpen fighting for playoff positioning. (Source: MLB.com, ESPN)
Red Sox’s Justin Slaten Out for the Season With Degenerative Elbow Issue
Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten is done for 2026 after an elbow evaluation revealed degenerative flexor mass changes; Boston says his return this year is unlikely. He posted a 4.60 ERA with 39 Ks over 31.1 innings before landing on the IL, a real loss for a Boston bullpen fighting for playoff positioning. (Source: MLB.com, ESPN)