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Red Sox Put Ranger Suárez on IL, Recall Brett Harris.

7/10/2026

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Summary

Suárez Injured

Boston Red Sox placed Ranger Suárez on the 15-day injured list on July 6 due to a groin strain and recalled Brett Harris from Triple-A Worcester.
The injury sidelines Suárez through the All-Star break, causing him to miss his start against New York Mets and the All-Star Game.
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Brayan Bello could start or pitch in relief and noted Suárez could return as July 22 versus Baltimore.

Summary

Red Sox Trade

The Red Sox sit a half-game behind the Orioles and Blue Jays and are four games out of a Wild Card spot on July 8.
Injuries to Connelly Early, Willson Contreras, Anthony Seigler and several infielders have left Boston’s roster banged up.
Because of those injuries, the club is eyeing Brayan Bello for relief behind an opener and weighing trade-deadline moves to shore up a depleted rotation.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Boston Red Sox, led by GM Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona, ended the 86-year “Curse of the Bambino” with a mid-season trade that sparked a comeback from a 0-3 ALCS deficit and a World Series win. That roster-swap model underlies the 2024 decision to place Ranger Suárez on the IL and start Brayan Bello as opener to preserve a wild-card chance.

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Suárez Injured

Boston Red Sox placed Ranger Suárez on the 15-day injured list on July 6 due to a groin strain and recalled Brett Harris from Triple-A Worcester.
The injury sidelines Suárez through the All-Star break, causing him to miss his start against New York Mets and the All-Star Game.
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Brayan Bello could start or pitch in relief and noted Suárez could return as July 22 versus Baltimore.

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