Red Sox place key set-up man on 15-day IL with oblique strain
By Mac Cerullo
Published on April 8, 2026.
The Red Sox have placed right-hander Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to April 5 and the Red Sox has called up rookie left-hander Tyler Samaniego to replace Slaten's position on the active roster. Slaten has been plagued by injuries since making his major league debut in 2024.
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