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Suarez Injury Jeopardizes All-Star, Early to IL

7/6/2026

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Summary

Suarez Misses All-Star

Ranger Suarez (LHP) left Sunday start with left adductor tightness.
He posted a 3.15 ERA in 17 starts with 97 strikeouts in 91 1/3 innings.
The injury jeopardizes his participation in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, for which he was named the night before.
Boston placed Connelly Early (LHP) on the 15-day injured list for elbow inflammation and could use Patrick Sandoval (LHP) or Brayan Bello (RHP) to fill rotation gap.

Summary

Sandoval Activated

Patrick Sandoval will be activated after a 30-day rehab, joining Red Sox rotation before the All-Star break under his two-year, $18.25 million contract signed after missing the 2025 season.
He threw five scoreless innings on 68 pitches and will have a final 70-pitch outing before the club decides his status.
Because he has no minor-league options, the Red Sox must activate, trade, or release him when the rehab window ends.

History

Historical Context

The 1994-95 MLB strike, which began on August 12 1994 and forced the cancellation of the World Series, cost owners about $580 million and shattered fan trust. Learning that prolonged absences hurt revenue, teams like the Boston Red Sox now prioritize roster depth, using flexible contracts such as Patrick Sandoval’s $18.25 million deal to protect season integrity.

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Suarez Misses All-Star

Ranger Suarez (LHP) left Sunday start with left adductor tightness.
He posted a 3.15 ERA in 17 starts with 97 strikeouts in 91 1/3 innings.
The injury jeopardizes his participation in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, for which he was named the night before.
Boston placed Connelly Early (LHP) on the 15-day injured list for elbow inflammation and could use Patrick Sandoval (LHP) or Brayan Bello (RHP) to fill rotation gap.

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