Overview

• Slaten’s injured‐list stint was made retroactive to May 29 after he reported right shoulder inflammation following recent appearances
• Luis Guerrero was promoted from Triple-A Worcester to occupy Slaten’s roster spot in Boston’s relief corps
• The team also selected utility player Nate Eaton, designated catcher Blake Sabol for assignment and optioned infielder Nick Sogard to Triple-A
• Slaten cited arm fatigue and lower fastball velocity as causes for his performance dip, mirroring a similar month-long absence last year
• Manager Alex Cora expects veterans Greg Weissert and Justin Wilson to shoulder much of Slaten’s innings during his recovery