Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Justin Slaten likely done for season with elbow inflammation
Justin Slaten is a baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
His right elbow has been hurting, so doctors found changes in part of the muscles near the elbow.
He will receive an injection to help treat the problem.
His manager said Slaten will probably not pitch again this season.
Slaten has appeared in 36 games this year.
Another pitcher, Garrett Crochet, practiced throwing and will be watched for signs of progress.
Crochet has been recovering from shoulder and back-area injuries.
Tyron Guerrero may return to the team soon after his shoulder injury.
Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten is likely to miss the rest of the season because of right elbow inflammation.
An examination found degenerative changes in the flexor mass, and Slaten will receive a platelet-rich plasma injection.
Slaten is 2-4 with a 4.60 ERA in 36 appearances this season and last pitched on Aug. 12.
Garrett Crochet threw about 30 pitches as he continues recovering from left shoulder inflammation and a lat strain.
Reliever Tyron Guerrero could return Wednesday after missing time with right shoulder inflammation.
- Who
- Boston Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten, along with pitchers Garrett Crochet and Tyron Guerrero.
- What
- Slaten is likely out for the rest of the season because of right elbow inflammation and degenerative changes in the flexor mass.
- When
- The update was given Tuesday; Slaten last pitched Aug. 12, and Guerrero could be activated Wednesday.
- Where
- The update came before Boston's game in Arlington, Texas; Slaten was evaluated by Texas Rangers physician Keith Meister.
- Why
- Slaten needs treatment for his elbow condition, while Crochet and Guerrero are recovering from separate injuries.
- Player
- Justin Slaten
- Team
- Boston Red Sox
- Injury
- Right elbow inflammation with degenerative changes in the flexor mass
- Treatment
- Platelet-rich plasma injection
- 2025 record
- 2-4 with a 4.60 ERA in 36 appearances
- Last appearance
- A scoreless inning at Toronto on Aug. 12
- Other injury updates
- Garrett Crochet threw about 30 pitches; Tyron Guerrero is eligible for activation Wednesday