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Ranger Suarez’s Adductor Injury Clouds Red Sox Rotation and All-Star Prospects
7/7/2026, 3:59:47 PM
Boston 7-5 Victory Over Angels
Boston beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 at Angel Stadium, completing a three-game sweep and its eighth win in ten games. Jarren Duran’s two-run homer and Willson Contreras’s 20th homer gave early runs. The bullpen—Greg Weissert, Tyron Guerrero, Garrett Whitlock and Aroldis Chapman—combined for 4 1/3 hitless innings and secured Chapman’s 18th save.
Injury Incident and Immediate Effect
Left-hander Ranger Suarez left after two outs in the third with left-adductor tightness, an injury incurred while leaping for Jo Adell’s chopper. He threw one more pitch before exiting, prompting manager Chad Tracy to call on a quartet of relievers who preserved the lead.
Season Context and Statistics
Suarez entered the season on a five-year, $130 million contract and was named an American League All-Star on Saturday. He holds a 4-3 record, a 3.15 ERA, a 1.16 WHIP, 97 strikeouts in 91.1 innings and a career-high 25.8 % strikeout rate. The Red Sox have already lost Connelly Early to a 15-day IL stint and are coping with injuries to Garrett Crochet, Johan Oviedo and Kutter Crawford.
Official Statements & Responses
Tracy said any adductor or groin issue “always concerns” the staff and that the team will monitor Suarez over the next two days before deciding on imaging. He praised the bullpen, calling the relievers “very, very fresh” and “phenomenal” after taking over from the third inning. Suarez, speaking through an interpreter, stressed that his priority is health for the second half and that he is not focusing on All-Star roster implications.
Conflicting Assessments
Tracy mentioned a possible MRI but also noted that adductor tightness can improve quickly, leaving the decision pending. Suarez’s remarks focus solely on recovery, offering no timeline for a return or All-Star participation, which sustains uncertainty about his status.
Upcoming Plans
Boston’s next start is Tuesday night in Chicago, with left-hander Payton Tolle facing White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz. The club will continue to assess Suarez’s condition to decide whether he will be placed on the injured list and whether a replacement, such as Sonny Gray, will be added to the All-Star roster.
Verbatim Quotes
- “With that pitch that I threw, I felt a big pinch around the groin area,” — Ranger Suarez, Pitcher (via interpreter)
- “For me, the most important thing is to be as healthy as possible for the second half.” — Ranger Suarez, Pitcher (via interpreter)
- “Anytime you see that, you are concerned. We'll have a better idea tomorrow. Those things always present one way, but then you see how they wake up.” — Chad Tracy, Interim Manager
- “They were phenomenal, with having to pitch from the third inning on.” — Chad Tracy, Interim Manager
