Alex Bregman

Justin Slaten (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing.

Slaten is dealing with a nerve-related issue in his neck, which led to shoulder inflammation, and remains completely shut down. It certainly sounds like he won’t be an option for Boston’s relief mix until the later stages of the second half.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters that Alex Bregman (quad) is unlikely to return before the All-Star break.

That would mean that the earliest we likely will see Bregman back in the lineup for Boston and fantasy lineups is July 18. The 31-year-old has already missed a month with his quad injury, but Boston isn’t going to rush the infielder back to the lineup and risk a potential aggravation. He’ll almost assuredly need a rehab assignment, and that would likely begin in the middle of July if a return right after the break is the goal.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Kutter Crawford will undergo surgery on his right wrist.

That operation will likely cost Crawford the remainder of the 2025 season, according to Cora. The right-hander also dealt with a knee issue earlier in the campaign, but it’s the wrist operation that will all but assuredly cost him the remainder of this year. Crawford will battle for a starting gig in 2026, assuming he’s ready to roll when that season begins.

Mark Vientos (hamstring) will rejoin the Mets ahead of Thursday’s series finale against Atlanta.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was noncommittal regarding whether Vientos will be activated on Thursday or if they’ll wait until Friday’s series opener against the Pirates. The positive news is that he’ll make his return to New York’s lineup at some point in the next 48 hours. The 25-year-old corner infielder has been out since early June recovering from a hamstring strain. It’ll likely be Ronny Mauricio heading back to the minors in a corresponding move to continue playing everyday, but that is purely speculation.

Mets selected the contract of RHP Jonathan Pintaro from Double-A Binghamton.

Pintaro is a fascinating story as an undrafted free agent who signed out of the Independent League and has pitched well in Binghamton with a 57/15 K/BB ratio and 3.40 ERA in his starts in Double-A. He’ll be a multi-inning option to begin his career, but could see some starting chances depending on how he pitches/how much the Mets need that type of option.

Mets selected the contract of RHP Jonathan Pintaro from Triple-A Syracuse.