Red Sox Place Two Major Contributors on Injured List
Summary
The Boston Red Sox placed two key players, designated hitter Masataka Yoshida and pitcher Justin Slaten, on the injured list due to injuries. The team is calling up catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper and pitcher Raymond Burgos to fill in while a few other players begin rehab assignments.Key Facts
- Masataka Yoshida, 33, injured his hamstring running to second base.
- Justin Slaten, 28, joined Garrett Whitlock on the injured list with elbow soreness.
- Slaten was expected to be the main reliever for the eighth inning but now Tyron Guerrero and Erik Miller will take that role.
- Mickey Gasper and Raymond Burgos are recalled from the minors to replace Yoshida and Slaten.
- Gasper has improved his stats after being sent to Triple-A Worcester.
- Burgos recently pitched six innings in two appearances to help the bullpen.
- Trevor Story, Roman Anthony, and Isaiah Kiner-Falefa started rehab assignments this week.
- The Red Sox hope their starting pitchers can pitch longer to help with bullpen injuries.
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