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Red Sox Reliever Justin Slaten Is Likely Done for the Season
An orthopedist found degenerative changes in his flexor mass, and a platelet-rich plasma injection ended any chance of a late-season return.
- On Tuesday, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy announced that reliever Justin Slaten will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after orthopedic evaluation revealed "degenerative changes" in his flexor mass.
- Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister diagnosed the condition in Arlington after Slaten's persistent elbow inflammation kept him on the injured list since mid-August, compounding earlier flare-ups.
- Tracy described the upcoming platelet-rich plasma injection as "the conservative course of action," though the treatment typically takes effect over four to six weeks and is not guaranteed.
- While Tracy called Slaten "an important arm," the Red Sox expect right-hander Tyron Guerrero to return from the injured list as soon as Wednesday to support the bullpen.
- Infielder Curtis Mead will begin "tee work" with an "underloaded" bat on Wednesday, while left-hander Garrett Crochet recently completed a successful bullpen session as both pursue late-season returns.
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Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten to miss rest of season with ‘degenerative’ arm issue - The Boston Globe
Before series opener against the Rangers, Slaten and Sox medical staff visited Keith Meister, a highly regarded orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon based in Arlington.
·Boston, United States
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Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten is likely done for the season
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Boston Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten likely will miss the rest of the season after being on the injured list the past month because of right elbow inflammation.
·Toronto, Canada
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Red Sox rule out key reliever for rest of season, provide positive injury update on trade addition
ARLINGTON, Texas — Among a series of minor injury updates offered by Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy on Tuesday came some finality on one key reliever. Righty Justin Slaten, after further assessment by a renowned orthopedist in the Dallas area, won’t return to the Red Sox this year.
·Springfield, United States
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