JUSTIN SLATEN NEWS

Notches second save Slaten allowed one hit and zero walks in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his second save of the season in Sunday's season finale against Tampa Bay.

Impact Slaten allowed a bunt single to Dylan Carlson to lead off the ninth, but he induced a foul-out and a pair of line-outs to end the game and bring the Red Sox record to a fitting 81-81. With incumbent closer Kenley Jansen on the injured list, Slaten was able to notch his first save since March 31. The 27-year-old Slaten had an encouraging rookie season out of the Red Sox bullpen, pitching to a 2.93 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 58:9 K:BB in 55.1 innings, adding six wins, 13 holds and two saves in six chances. With the 37-year-old Jansen hitting free agency, Slaten could find himself in the mix for saves next season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Candidate for saves Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Sunday that he will "mix and match" at closer with Slaten and Chris Martin following the season-ending injury to Kenley Jansen (shoulder), Gabrielle...

Impact Slaten has looked sharp since returning from his elbow injury last month, posting a 1.69 ERA and 12:2 K:BB over 10.2 innings covering 11 appearances. Cora indicated Sunday that he envisions the Rule 5 pick as a potential long-term closer option, and the 27-year-old could a look in the role this week. Jansen is an impending free agent, so Boston will be looking for a new closer next season.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Slaten shuts the door in the 7th | 09/18/2024 Justin Slaten works out of a jam to keep the game tied after seven innings

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Patience pays off for Red Sox, with reliever Justin Slaten in command since return from injury - The Boston Globe Since his late-August return from a seven-week injured list stint due to elbow inflammation, Slaten has shown electrifying stuff.

SEPTEMBER 19 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Justin Slaten K's Anthony Rizzo to escape jam | 09/13/2024 Justin Slaten strands two runners on and ends the 6th inning after striking out Anthony Rizzo with a high fastball

SEPTEMBER 14 • MLB.COM

Returns to mound Monday Slaten struck out one over a scoreless inning in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Toronto.

Impact Slaten, who was activated from the 15-day injured list earlier in the day, made his first appearance for the Red Sox since July 7. He came on in the fourth inning and worked around an infield error. The Red Sox have felt Slaten's loss, and they hope the right-hander can stabilize what has been a shaky bullpen in the second half.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL The Red Sox activated Slaten (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Slaten has been shelved since just before the All-Star break with right elbow inflammation, but he's been cleared to return after allowing one run while retiring one batter in his lone rehab appearance. The righty has been an excellent find for the Red Sox as a Rule 5 pick, having collected a 3.38 ERA and 45:9 K:BB over 42.2 frames.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen Sunday Slaten threw a bullpen session prior to Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Slaten began a rehab assignment Friday for Double-A Portland, in which he exhibited shaky command, and Sunday's session was to address those issues. Boston manager Alex Cora told MLB.com that Slaten will most likely be with the Red Sox "in the upcoming days." That could mean at last one more rehab appearance for the right-hander.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen Sunday Slaten threw a bullpen session prior to Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Slaten began a rehab assignment Friday for Double-A Portland, in which he exhibited shaky command, and Sunday's session was to address those issues. Boston manager Alex Cora told MLB.com that Slaten will most likely be with the Red Sox "in the upcoming days." That could mean at least one more rehab appearance for the right-hander.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Might need another outing Boston manager Alex Cora was non-committal Saturday when asked if one rehab outing would be enough to activate Slaten (elbow) from the 15-day injured list, MLB.com reports.

Impact Slaten threw 17 pitches (eight strikes) for Double-A Portland on Friday, giving up a run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over a third of an inning. Cora said Slaten was fine in terms of health but noted the right-hander was out of rhythm. The Red Sox will evaluate him this weekend and decide if Slaten needs another outing.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Slaten (elbow) allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over a third of an inning for Double-A Portland on Friday.

Impact Slaten kicked off a rehab assignment Friday and threw 17 pitches (eight strikes). The Red Sox haven't indicated if the right-handed setup reliever will require additional rehab outings before he is activated.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Slaten (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Slaten threw a bullpen session Monday and he's now slated to take the final step in his recovery from right elbow inflammation. It's unclear where Slaten will report to for his rehab assignment, but he likely won't require an extensive stay before ultimately returning to the Red Sox bullpen.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen Monday, rehab stint after Slaten (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday and start a minor-league rehab assignment shortly after, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slaten will incorporate an up and down into Monday's bullpen before embarking on what's expected to be a brief rehab assignment. The 26-year-old has been on the shelf since July 12 due to elbow inflammation that wasn't expected to sideline him for more than the minimum 15 days, but his recovery was thrown off schedule by an illness.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Now throwing at 120 feet Slaten (elbow) has been cleared to throw up to 120 feet, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Slaten has been progressing through a throwing program after landing on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation July 12. He's yet to gain clearance for mound work but could get approval to do so shortly if all continues to go well in his rehab.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to playing catch Slaten (elbow) remains limited to playing catch from 75 feet out as of Monday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Slaten landed on the 15-day injured list July 12 with right elbow inflammation and was believed to be in line for a minimum-length stay on the shelf, but a bout with an illness ended up delaying him from starting up a throwing program. He looks like he'll still need some time to increase his throwing distance off flat ground before the Red Sox clear him for mound work.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Saturday Slaten (elbow) played catch Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Slaten came out of the session without incident and will remain on flat ground before getting back to the mound. The team hopes he won't need much of a ramp-up after that. The right-hander has been a key bullpen piece for Boston, which had a couple of relief breakdowns during a three-game sweep by the Dodgers this weekend.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox place rookie reliever Justin Slaten on injured list with elbow inflammation - The Boston Globe Slaten has pitched to a 3.38 ERA and a 1.031 WHIP out of the Red Sox bullpen to earn manager Alex Cora's trust in high-leverage situations.

JULY 12 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Headed to IL The Red Sox placed Slaten on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to July 9, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Slaten has logged a 3.38 ERA across 42.2 innings with the Red Sox this season and will be shelved for about two weeks to manage inflammation in his throwing elbow. Cam Booser was recalled from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hits rough patch Slated allowed two runs on two walks and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning in Thursday's 6-5 extra-innings win over Miami.

Impact Slaten managed to pick up his ninth hold of the season, but he walked the eighth- and ninth-place batters and was replaced by Brendan Bernadino, who allowed both inherited runners to score. Slaten, a Rule 5 selection that has performed well overall, has hit a rough patch of late. In his last eight outings, the right-hander has allowed eight runs (seven earned, 5.73 ERA) on nine hits (two home runs) and four walks over 11 innings. Prior to that, Slaten owned a 2.73 ERA and walked just four batters in 29.2 innings.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox fans and foes are starting to recognize reliever Justin Slaten - The Boston Globe The 26-year-old rookie right-hander has become one of Alex Cora’s go-to guys out of the bullpen, getting four or more outs in nine games the...

JUNE 17 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Justin Slaten K's Giancarlo Stanton | 06/15/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JUNE 16 • MLB.COM

Justin Slaten seals the win | 05/31/2024 Justin Slaten strikes out Riley Greene to secure a 7-3 win for the Red Sox over the Tigers

JUNE 1 • MLB.COM

Justin Slaten closes out win | 04/30/2024 Justin Slaten strikes out Patrick Bailey swinging to close out the Red Sox's 4-0 win

MAY 1 • MLB.COM

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APRIL 18

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APRIL 15 • MLB.COM