Red Sox's Ranger Suárez Hits Injured List as Acuña Preps for Rehab
WHO:
MLB.com - Ranger Suárez has been ruled out for the All-Star Game due to his groin injury.
MLB.com - Braves manager Walt Weiss stated, “That will be good to get him back. It’s a right-handed bat we probably need in our lineup. He’s obviously a great player."
MLB.com - Ranger Suárez was selected to represent the American League at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, marking his second career selection.
MLB.com - Infielder Brett Harris, acquired in a trade with the Athletics on July 1, will wear number 25 for the Red Sox.
MLB Trade Rumors - Ranger Suárez, 30, signed a five-year, $130MM deal in free agency.
MLB.com - Ronald Acuña Jr. has a .793 OPS over 53 games this year.
MLB Trade Rumors - Ranger Suárez, a left-hander for the Red Sox, has been placed on the injured list.
MLB.com - Ronald Acuña Jr., the 2023 NL MVP, is expected to begin a Minor League rehab assignment.
MLB.com - Braves manager Walt Weiss commented on Acuña's potential return.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Ranger Suárez has a 3.15 ERA (32 ER/91.1 IP) with a 1.16 WHIP and 97 strikeouts in 17 starts this season.
MLB.com - Brett Harris has hit .317 (53-for-167) with 35 runs scored, 13 doubles, one triple, six home runs, 40 RBI, 25 walks, and a .936 OPS in 42 Triple-A games.
MLB.com - Ronald Acuña Jr. has a .251 batting average with seven home runs and 15 stolen bases this year.
MLB.com - Acuña has missed a little more than two weeks after initially straining his left hamstring on May 2 and has a .793 OPS over 53 games this year.
MLB Trade Rumors - Ranger Suárez has a 0.56 ERA in 31 appearances this season.
MLB.com - Ranger Suárez has a career record of 57-40 with a 3.35 ERA over 204 Major League games.
MLB.com - Brett Harris has hit .317 with a .936 OPS in 42 Triple-A games this season.
MLB Trade Rumors - Suárez has a 1.16 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average this season.
MLB Trade Rumors - Suárez has recorded 97 strikeouts in 17 starts this season.
MLB.com - Acuña has missed a little more than two weeks after initially straining his left hamstring on May 2.
MLB Trade Rumors - Suárez has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a groin strain.
MLB Trade Rumors - Infielder Brett Harris has been called up from Triple-A Worcester to replace Suárez on the roster.
MLB Trade Rumors - Suárez has a 3.15 ERA and a career-high 25.8% strikeout rate this season.
MLB.com - Acuña has been sidelined since straining his left hamstring on June 9 and has a .251 batting average with seven home runs and 15 stolen bases this year.
MLB.com - Suárez has a 0.56 ERA in 31 appearances but has been sidelined since late June with right elbow inflammation.
WHERE:
MLB Trade Rumors - The Red Sox are based in Boston.
MLB.com - The Braves are based in Atlanta.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Ranger Suárez's injury is retroactive to July 6.
MLB.com - Acuña is expected to begin a Minor League rehab assignment during the All-Star break.
MLB.com - Suárez's earliest return is likely a week or two after play resumes.
MLB.com - Ranger Suárez will miss at least two starts, including one on Saturday and another coming out of the break.
MLB Trade Rumors - Suárez's injury is retroactive to July 6.
MLB.com - Acuña is expected to return after the All-Star break.
MLB.com - Suárez's earliest return is likely a week or two after play resumes.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Red Sox have won 10 of their last 12 games, climbing back into contention for the Wild Card spot in the American League.
MLB.com - The Braves have gone 7-16 in the 23 games played during Acuña’s current injured list stint.
MLB.com - Suárez's injury was initially reported as tightness in his left adductor before being placed on the injured list.
MLB Trade Rumors - Suárez's injury is due to a groin strain, which occurred after he left his most recent start.
MLB.com - Acuña's absence has affected the Braves' performance, as they have gone 7-16 in the 23 games played during his current injured list stint.
HOW:
MLB.com - The Red Sox are expected to turn to righty Brayan Bello to fill Suárez's spot in the rotation.
MLB Trade Rumors - The Red Sox are expected to turn back to righty Brayan Bello on Saturday, when Suárez’s spot in the rotation is up next.
MLB Trade Rumors - The Red Sox are expected to turn to righty Brayan Bello to fill Suárez's spot in the rotation.
MLB.com - Acuña's rehab assignment will likely take place during the All-Star break.
Ranger Suárez has been ruled out for the All-Star Game due to a groin injury, which is retroactive to July 6. This season, Suárez has posted a 3.15 ERA with 97 strikeouts over 17 starts. Meanwhile, Brett Harris has been impressive in Triple-A, hitting .317 with 40 RBI and helping the Red Sox win 10 of their last 12 games as they push for a Wild Card spot in the American League.