Red Sox face scrutiny over training, medical staff amid player injuries

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Red Sox face scrutiny over training, medical staff amid player injuries
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As the Boston Red Sox assess their organization, scrutiny grows regarding their medical and training staff due to multiple player injuries., reliever Garrett Whitlock played much of the season with a broken tibia that went undetected, a situation compounded by setbacks for Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony who faced unanticipated recovery hurdles. This season has raised concerns about the staff's competence in diagnosing and managing player injuries. A thorough review of their processes and personnel is warranted to address potential miscommunication and diagnostic failures.

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  • •Garrett Whitlock had a broken tibia this season, undetected for much of the time.
  • •Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony struggled with injuries, causing delays in their return.
  • •Frequent injury issues have led to questions about the training staff's effectiveness.
  • •The Red Sox are conducting an end-of-season organizational review.
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  • 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Some Things I Think I Think: Full review of Red Sox’ training, medical staff needed
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