Red Sox pitcher Justin Slaten placed on 15-day IL for elbow inflammation

Boston Red Sox right-hander Justin Slaten has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, retroactive to August 13. Slaten, who has been experiencing forearm and elbow discomfort throughout the season, acknowledged that the latest flare-up prevented him from recovering properly after games. With a 4.60 ERA and a better 3.02 FIP, his absence could impact the Red Sox bullpen as they enter the second half of the season, and the organization hopes for a timely return to bolster their efforts toward playoff contention.

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