Red Sox lineup: For series finale, Red Sox place two veterans on IL; Willson Contreras sits
The Boston Red Sox face a challenging series finale as key players are sidelined by injuries.
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The reporting (5)
- Hallsville’s Justin Slaten placed on injury list for the Red Sox KLTV.com · 20h ago
- Boston Red Sox Announce Sudden Willson Contreras Change During Pirates Series heavy.com · 20h ago
- Newly Injured Red Sox Pitcher Has Been Dealing With Elbow Issue All Season Yahoo Sports · 20h ago
- Red Sox’ bullpen gets thinner as Justin Slaten forced onto injured list The Boston Globe · 20h ago
- Red Sox lineup: For series finale, Red Sox place two veterans on IL; Willson Contreras sits MassLive.com · 20h ago
The brief
The Boston Red Sox are adjusting their lineup for the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team announced that pitcher Justin Slaten has been placed on the injured list. Slaten, who hails from Hallsville, has been dealing with an elbow issue throughout the season.
The Red Sox have also placed another veteran on the injured list, though the identity of this second player is not yet specified in coverage. The Red Sox are also without catcher Willson Contreras, who is sitting out the series finale. Contreras' absence was announced during the series against the Pirates.
The team's bullpen is notably thinner with these moves, as Slaten's injury adds to the Red Sox's pitching challenges. The Red Sox have not yet specified the nature of the second veteran's injury or the expected duration of their absence. The team's adjustments come at a critical point in the season, as they aim to maintain their standing in the league.
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Who has been placed on the injured list for the Red Sox?
Pitcher Justin Slaten has been placed on the injured list. The identity of a second veteran placed on the injured list is not yet specified in coverage.
Why is Willson Contreras sitting out the series finale?
The Red Sox announced that catcher Willson Contreras will sit out the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The reason for his absence is not yet specified in coverage.
How does this affect the Red Sox's bullpen?
The Red Sox's bullpen is notably thinner with Justin Slaten's injury, adding to the team's pitching challenges.
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