Red Sox evaluate injured players for potential returns during final month

With one month remaining in the season, the Boston Red Sox are monitoring the health of several players to determine if they can contribute to a postseason push. The team is no longer adding through trades or minor league call-ups, making internal health improvements a primary factor for the roster. Willson Contreras is currently sidelined with a left hamstring issue, while Garrett Crochet is working back from left shoulder and lat muscle complications. Relief pitcher Tyron Guerrero is dealing with right-shoulder inflammation following a recent decline in performance. Tanner Houck, recovering from Tommy John surgery, has been participating in live batting practice and controlled game settings in Florida. The organization faces a tight deadline to evaluate these players in game environments before making final roster decisions for the playoffs.

• 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Several injured Red Sox could return in time to impact an October run