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Red Sox Place Slaten on Injured List, Call Up Samaniego

4/8/2026

Summary

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The Boston Red Sox placed reliever Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain retroactive to April 5.
Manager Alex Cora said Slaten felt soreness starting Monday, prompting a cautious approach.
Slaten has struggled with injuries since his 2024 debut.
Rookie Tyler Samaniego has been called up to replace him to bolster the bullpen.

History

Historical Context

The Boston Red Sox's injury crisis in 2011, marked by a 30% increase in player injuries, prompted the hiring of sports performance experts to improve health management. This followed a historic September collapse, where the team lost a nine-game division lead, ultimately failing to reach the playoffs. Today, ongoing challenges with player health, exemplified by Justin Slaten's injury, highlight the need for effective injury prevention strategies in Major League Baseball.

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The Boston Red Sox placed reliever Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain retroactive to April 5.
Manager Alex Cora said Slaten felt soreness starting Monday, prompting a cautious approach.
Slaten has struggled with injuries since his 2024 debut.
Rookie Tyler Samaniego has been called up to replace him to bolster the bullpen.

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