Ranger Suarez Missing All-Star Game Due to Groin Strain

Suarez Placed on Injured List

Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will not appear in next week’s All‑Star Game after being put on a 15‑day injured list. The move is retroactive to Monday, a day after he exited a 7‑5 win over the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning with a left groin strain. The 30‑year‑old left‑handler posted a 4‑3 record and a 3.15 ERA across 17 starts this debut season, following a $130 million, five‑year free‑agency contract with the Red Sox.

Suarez had been slated to take the mound again on Saturday against the New York Mets, but interim manager Chad Tracy indicated the pitcher was still too sore to pitch. The club is weighing several alternatives for the Mets start, including a call‑up of Brayan Bello from Triple‑A Worcester, a move that could also be influenced by the upcoming All‑Star break. With the break approaching, the Red Sox are also considering the possibility of deploying a bullpen game.

All‑Star Hopes Dashed

The missed game marks another disappointment for Suarez, who earned an All‑Star nod in 2024 but sat out due to back stiffness. This year’s Midsummer Classic is set for Tuesday in Philadelphia, the city where Suarez spent his first eight big‑league seasons. “Obviously sad. I wanted to be able to go there, represent my team and also enjoy the moment,” Suarez said through a translator, emphasizing his focus on recovery.

Red Sox right‑hander Sonny Gray, who is 10‑1 with a 2.61 ERA in 16 starts, could fill the American League roster spot left vacant by Suarez’s absence. The injured pitcher hopes to resume throwing once he is eligible to come off the list after the break, aiming to avoid missing any further starts.

Red Sox Roster Shuffle

Willson Contreras sat out Wednesday’s 5‑0 victory over the Chicago White Sox after fouling a pitch off his left foot, prompting interim manager Chad Tracy to keep him sidelined for treatment. Anthony Seigler started at second base, his first appearance after a collision with catcher Kyle Teel at the plate. The Red Sox recalled infielder Brett Harris from Triple‑A Worcester to fill the first‑base spot left by Contreras.

Harris, 28, was acquired from the Athletics on July 1 after being designated for assignment earlier in the season. He celebrated his call‑up by hitting a grand slam during a minor‑league doubleheader on Wednesday, then learned he would join the major‑league club. “I just got to know most of the guys in Triple‑A and now I got to restart the process here. But I’m excited,” Harris said.

The Red Sox entered the series finale against the White Sox on a five‑game winning streak and an overall 10‑2 run over their last 12 games. The roster changes add depth as Boston looks to maintain its momentum while navigating the All‑Star break.