Summary
The Boston Red Sox placed pitcher Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. This adds to the struggles of the Red Sox bullpen, which has been performing poorly this season.
Key Facts
- The Boston Red Sox put pitcher Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list.
- Slaten has a right oblique strain, which is a muscle injury on the side of the abdomen.
- Previously, Slaten missed time in previous seasons due to shoulder and elbow issues.
- Slaten joined the Red Sox in a trade from the New York Mets in December 2023.
- The Red Sox have won only 3 out of 11 games this season, the worst in Major League Baseball.
- The team's bullpen has struggled, with a 3.95 ERA, ranking 15th out of 30 teams in the league.
- Slaten believes taking time off now could prevent the injury from getting worse.
