Key Red Sox reliever takes step toward returning from IL (+ other injury updates from Alex Cora)

Alex Cora provides updates on several Red Sox injuries

Alex Bregman and Masataka Yoshida are among players working their way back from injury. Manager Alex Cora offered updates on them and more.

Key Red Sox reliever takes step toward returning from IL (+ other injury updates from Alex Cora)

BOSTON — When Red Sox setup man Justin Slaten hit the injured list with shoulder inflammation on June 1, the club thought he’d only be out for a couple weeks. Nearly a month into his IL stint, Slaten is finally about to take a first step toward returning.

Red Sox Reinstate Chris Murphy, Place Luis Guerrero On 15-Day IL

The Red Sox announced that left-hander Chris Murphy has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, as Murphy is ready to return to action after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2024.  In corresponding moves, Boston placed right-hander Luis Guerrero on the 15-day IL due to a right elbow sprain, and righty Justin Slaten was shifted from the 15-day IL to the 60-day. Murphy hasn’t pitched in a big league game since September 2023, and his t…