Red Sox Pitcher Justin Slaten Out for Season Due to Injury

WHO:

MLB.com - Chad Tracy, interim manager of the Boston Red Sox, stated that Justin Slaten's injury is a "chronic thing over time."

MLB.com - Aroldis Chapman, Red Sox closer, is considered day to day due to lat tightness.

MLB.com - Eli White, a right-handed-hitting outfielder for the Red Sox, was placed on the 10-day injured list.

MLB.com - Justin Slaten, a right-handed reliever for the Boston Red Sox.

MLB.com - Chad Tracy, interim manager of the Boston Red Sox.

MLB.com - Dr. Keith Meister, an orthopedist in the Dallas area.

Boston.com - Chad Tracy, interim manager of the Boston Red Sox.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Slaten is expected to undergo a platelet-rich plasma injection as part of his conservative treatment plan.

MLB.com - Slaten's season is officially over due to a right elbow injury, confirmed by Chad Tracy.

MLB.com - Chapman has a 1.95 ERA and 34 saves this season, tied for third in the AL.

MLB.com - White suffered a ligament injury in his right foot and is on crutches and in a boot.

MLB.com - Slaten's injury evaluation revealed “degenerative changes in his flexor mass” in his right elbow, according to interim manager Chad Tracy.

MLB.com - Chad Tracy stated, “This maybe adds some finality to the fact that, ‘OK, now the chances of getting him back are slim.’”

MLB.com - Tyron Guerrero, who landed on the IL on September 1, experienced muscle cramping in his lower back, delaying his expected activation.

MLB.com - The team does not know when Guerrero will be activated.

MLB.com - Opportunities may open for Wyatt Olds or Tanner Houck, who is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester.

MLB.com - Justin Slaten's season is over due to a right elbow injury.

MLB.com - Slaten was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on August 16.

MLB.com - Slaten posted a 4.60 ERA with 39 strikeouts across 31 1/3 innings over 36 appearances for Boston.

MLB.com - The Red Sox lost to the Texas Rangers 7-3 in a game at Globe Life Field.

MLB.com - Willson Contreras hit his 27th home run of the season.

MLB.com - The Red Sox maintained their position in the second AL Wild Card spot with a five-game cushion over the White Sox.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Red Sox's final homestand of the season begins on September 22 against the Angels.

MLB.com - The Red Sox's final homestand of the season begins on September 22 against the Angels.

MLB.com - The Red Sox's three-game series opener against the Rangers is on a Tuesday night.

MLB.com - Slaten was placed on the injured list on August 16.

MLB.com - Whitlock returned from the injured list on August 29.

MLB.com - Tyron Guerrero was expected to be activated on a Wednesday.

WHY:

MLB.com - Slaten's injury evaluation revealed "degenerative changes in his flexor mass" in his right elbow, according to Chad Tracy.

MLB.com - White's injury occurred when he crashed into a grated piece of metal in front of the wall in center field at Fenway Park.

MLB.com - Slaten's injury is due to "degenerative changes in his flexor mass" in his right elbow.

MLB.com - Chad Tracy mentioned that the conservative course of action for Slaten is a platelet-rich plasma injection.

HOW:

MLB.com - Slaten's throwing program was temporarily shut down after he continued to feel symptoms of his elbow injury.

MLB.com - The Red Sox are still determining the full severity of White's injury through scans and consultations with doctors.

MLB.com - Slaten met with Dr. Keith Meister for evaluation.

MLB.com - The Red Sox executed six successful challenges in the game against the Rangers.

MLB.com - Contreras utilized an ABS challenge to overturn a called strike before hitting a home run.

Chad Tracy, the interim manager of the Boston Red Sox, announced that Justin Slaten's season is officially over due to a right elbow injury, which he described as a "chronic thing over time." Slaten is expected to receive a platelet-rich plasma injection as part of his conservative treatment plan after evaluations revealed degenerative changes in his flexor mass. The Red Sox will kick off their final homestand of the season on September 22 against the Angels.