Injuries & Moves: Duran to have season-ending surgery
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Aug. 29: OF Jarren Duran to have season-ending surgery
After Duran met with a foot specialist in Charlotte on Monday, the Red Sox announced Tuesday that the outfielder will have season-ending surgery to repair a bad case of turf toe. Duran exited in the sixth inning of Boston's win over New York on Aug. 20 after suffering a left toe contusion while climbing the left-field wall in an attempt to catch the home run hit by Gleyber Torres. He was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Aug. 21 and has been wearing a walking boot.
"When they get in, they’ll see where we are with that," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. "He’s gonna lose the season. The expectations are for him to be back, ready to go in Spring Training. Just talking to [trainer] Brandon [Henry], they have to go in there and take care of it, whatever they have to do to take care of it, so we’ll have more details tomorrow."
Duran had the best season of his career, slashing .295/.346/.482 with 34 doubles, two triples and eight homers while stealing 24 bases in 26 attempts.
Aug. 29: LHP Joe Jacques recalled from Triple-A Worcester; RHP Kyle Barraclough optioned to Worcester
Jacques has made 17 appearances (one start) with the Red Sox this season, his Major League debut, recording a 5.85 ERA. The 28-year-old has also posted a 2.83 ERA in 30 games (one start) for Worcester during 2023. Originally selected by Pittsburgh in the 33rd round of the '18 Draft out of Manhattan College, the New Jersey native was acquired by the Red Sox in the Triple-A phase of the '22 Rule 5 Draft.
Barraclough tossed 4 1/3 innings Monday night against the Astros, his third outing for the Red Sox this season. The right-hander is 8-0 with a 2.43 ERA in 10 games (nine starts) with Worcester. Signed by Boston in June, the California native owns a 3.86 ERA in 291 career Major League games with the Marlins (2015-18), Nationals ('19), Giants ('19), Twins ('21), Angels ('22) and Red Sox ('23).
Aug. 28: Recalled INF/OF Ceddanne Rafaela and INF David Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester; INF Pablo Reyes placed on 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation; OF Wilyer Abreu placed on paternity list
The Sox made a series of roster moves prior to Monday's game against the Astros. The most significant news is the arrival of Rafaela for his first stint in the Major Leagues. The No. 77 prospect in the game and No. 3 for the Red Sox per MLB Pipeline, Rafaela, 22, is an elite defender in center field and also solid at shortstop. Hamilton is a burner on the bases and had a stint with Boston earlier in the season.
The moves were necessitated by the left elbow injury to Reyes and Abreu going on the paternity list.
INJURY UPDATES
COVID-19 RELATED IL
LHP Brennan Bernardino
Expected return: Sept. 3 at earliest
Bernardino was placed on the COVID-related IL prior to the game on Aug. 27 against the Dodgers. Per the updated rules of the COVID-IL, Bernardino must miss a minimum of seven days. (Last updated: Aug. 27)
10-day and 15-day IL
OF Jarren Duran (left toe contusion)
Expected return: 2024
After Duran met with a foot specialist in Charlotte on Aug. 28, the Red Sox announced on Aug. 29 that the outfielder will have season-ending surgery to repair a bad case of turf toe. Duran exited in the sixth inning of Boston's win over New York on Aug. 20 after suffering a left toe contusion while climbing the left-field wall in an attempt to catch the home run hit by Gleyber Torres. He was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Aug. 21 and has been wearing a walking boot. (Last updated: Aug. 29)
INF Pablo Reyes (left elbow inflammation)
Expected return: Sept. 7 at earliest
Reyes, who has been a solid contributor for the Red Sox this season, injured his left elbow taking a swing in the game on Aug. 26 against the Dodgers. He started the next day because the club was short-handed, but he was placed on the IL on Aug. 28, making Sept. 7 the earliest he can return. (Last updated: Aug. 29)
LHP Joely Rodríguez (right hip)
Expected return: TBD
Rodríguez had a setback with his ailing right hip, and he's in jeopardy of not pitching again this season. The lefty's first season in Boston was marred by three stints on the injured list for separate injuries.
Rodríguez had finally gotten into a nice groove before his latest injury, posting six consecutive scoreless outings. (Last updated: Aug. 13)
60-day IL
RHP Corey Kluber (right shoulder inflammation)
Expected return: TBD
Kluber, who last pitched in a Minor League rehab appearance on July 26, is making progress. He will throw a bullpen session before the end of August.
"There's probably a live batting practice coming up and then he'll go on a rehab assignment," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. (Last updated: Aug. 29)
RHP Zack Kelly (right elbow surgery)
Expected return: September at earliest
Kelly will start a Minor League rehab assignment for Single-A Salem within the next few days, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Aug. 29. Cora, who called Kelly one of his key relievers going into the season, did not rule out the chance the righty could return this year. Kelly has a 3.68 ERA in six appearances. (Last updated: Aug. 29)
INF Adalberto Mondesi (torn left ACL)
Expected return: TBD
Mondesi recently restarted baseball activities after a long layoff, only to be shut down again. The infielder hasn't been able to "clear the final hurdle," as manager Alex Cora put it, in his attempted recovery from an injury he suffered last April with the Royals. (Last updated: Aug. 16)
RHP Kaleb Ort (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: September at earliest
Ort has started to play catch, the first step in his attempt to pitch again this season. He was originally placed on the 15-day injured list on July 7 (retroactive to July 5). However, he was transferred to the 60-day IL on July 26 to clear room for trade acquisition Mauricio Llovera.
Ort has posted a 6.26 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 21 games (two starts) for Boston this season, while also recording a 1.86 ERA in 10 games with Triple-A Worcester. (Last updated: Aug. 16)
RHP Wyatt Mills (Torn UCL)
Expected return: 2024 at earliest
The sidewinder underwent Tommy John surgery on July 5, ending any chance he will pitch for the Red Sox this season. Mills was hurt midway through Spring Training.
The Red Sox acquired Mills as part of a three-team deal with the Braves and Royals in December. Last season, he had a combined 4.60 ERA in 27 games for the Mariners and Royals. (Last updated: July 5)