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The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation has dealt with some serious injuries this season. Before the season even began, the Red Sox were bitten by the injury bug.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / July 13

Red Sox Rookie Who Taunted Yankees Suffers Major Injury

The New York Yankees' arch rival, the Boston Red Sox got some bad news last night. Rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins tore his ACL in a play during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 13

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Devers, Dobbins, Riley

The 2025 All-Star break is one day away, perfect timing for several injured players. Namely, Austin Riley, who landed on the IL with an abdomen injury.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 12

Hunter Dobbins Injury Could Spark Massive Cardinals-Red Sox Trade

The Boston Red Sox have dealt with injuries all season, but their starting pitching rotation has been crushed the hardest. Recently, Red Sox pitching prospect Hunter Dobbins was diagnosed with a torn ACL, taking him out for the rest of the year.

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / July 12

Red Sox RHP Hunter Dobbins tears right ACL

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins tore his right anterior cruciate ligament Friday night and was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday. The team did not announce a timeline for the rookie right-hander's recovery or plans for surgery.

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Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 7/12/2025

The Boston Red Sox won their eighth straight game last night behind a walkoff home run from Ceddanne Rafaela. This morning ahead of the third game of their series with the Rays, the Red Sox received tough news.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Red Sox place Hunter Dobbins on 15-day IL due to ACL tear

Hunter Dobbins’ 2025 season is over, as the Red Sox placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured list due to a right ACL tear. Right-hander Richard Fitts was called up from Triple-A to take Dobbins’ spot on the active roster.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / July 11

Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins exits vs. Rays with knee pain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins exited Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning due to what the team called right knee pain.

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Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 7/11/2025

The Boston Red Sox took the first game of their four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tonight, ahead of the second game of the series, the Red Sox made a flurry of roster transactions.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Red Sox Receive Bad Injury News on Rookie Right-Handed Starter

The Boston Red Sox have received their second dose of bad injury news in as many days. On Saturday, starting pitcher Kutter Crawford, who has been on the Red Sox's 60-day injured list since March 27, suffered a setback in his rehabilitation process after feeling pain in his wrist following a bullpen session the day before.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 22

Red Sox place RHP Hunter Dobbins (elbow strain) on IL

Right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins has been placed on the 15-day injured list with an elbow strain, the Boston Red Sox announced Sunday. The former eighth-round pick out of Texas Tech in 2021 has made his MLB debut this season for Boston, posting a 4.10 ERA with a 4-1 record in 12 appearances (10 starts).

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Red Sox place rookie pitcher on 15-day IL

The Red Sox announced that right-hander Hunter Dobbins has been placed on the club’s 15-day injured list due to right elbow strain.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 15

‘Polarizing’ Red Sox Rookie Pitcher Makes History in Win Over Yankees

Hunter Dobbins was an eighth-round draft pick of the Boston Red Sox in 2021, and before the 2025 season, he was ranked as the 27th overall prospect in their system.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 15

Boston Red Sox Rookie Hunter Dobbins Notches Historic Win Over New York Yankees

Hunter Dobbins made headlines earlier this month when he detailed just how much he hated the New York Yankees, claiming he would rather retire than join the Bronx Bombers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Hunter Dobbins shuts down Yankees to lift Red Sox

Hunter Dobbins threw six shutout innings to lead the host Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees Saturday. After beating New York 2-1 Friday, the Red Sox have a chance to sweep the Yankees for the first time since August 2023.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Red Sox Rookie Hunter Dobbins Had Another Yankees Comment to Make Ahead of Series

There's a bunch going on with right-hander Hunter Dobbins, who made some ridiculous comments stating that he would never want to play for the New York Yankees and would rather retire.

MLB News / FirstSportz / June 12

Hunter Dobbins Breaks Silence on False Claims Regarding Father’s Connection to NY Yankees

Last weekend, Boston Red Sox’s rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins came under the spotlight after he made some bold comments regarding the New York Yankees. While pointing out his dad, the pitcher claimed that he would rather ‘retire‘ than play for the Yankees.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / June 11

Yankees Legend Exposes Red Sox Rookie After False Claims

Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins had some tough words to say about the New York Yankees during the rival teams' matchup last weekend at Yankee Stadium.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Red Sox Rookie Facing Major Allegations After Viral Yankees Comments

Saying that he'd never pitch for the New York Yankees is likely how a significant amount of baseball fans learned about Boston Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 9

Aaron Judge makes Red Sox rookie pay for comments about Yankees

Aaron Judge may have taken note of the comments rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins made prior to Sunday's game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8

Red Sox rookie has major trash talk for Yankees

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins will face the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Sunday for the first time in his MLB career, and he certainly is not shying away from the experience.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 8

Red Sox rookie has some big trash talk for the Yankees

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have one of the longest-running and fiercest rivalries in Major League Baseball.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 8

Red Sox Rookie Fires Shot At Yankees Before Start

The Boston Red Sox have an intriguing rookie on their hands in Hunter Dobbins. He has appeared in nine games so far this season -- including seven starts -- and has a 4.06 ERA.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox Rookie Hurler Injects Hope Into Tough Season: 'Effective Piece'

Amid the Boston Red Sox’s disappointing season so far, there have been some silver linings. One of the positive narratives for Boston through 62 games is the solid rookie season that Hunter Dobbins is having.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / April 19

Boston Red Sox Pitcher Hunter Dobbins Notches Win, Continues Hot Start to Career

Hunter Dobbins has twice joined the Boston Red Sox on short notice, and he has twice come through with solid performances. Dobbins made his MLB debut on April 6, allowing two runs in 5.0 innings against the St.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / April 18

White Sox Begin Road Trip in Boston After Another Sweep, Face Hunter Dobbins in Series Opener

So much for the 2025 Chicago White Sox motto of “Don’t Get Swept.” They’ve now been broomed three times in their first six series of the season. The latest embarrassment came courtesy of the Athletics, who handed the Sox an 8-0 loss on Wednesday to complete the sweep.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

Red Sox To Promote Hunter Dobbins

The Red Sox will be calling up right-hander Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Worcester, according to Chris Henrique of the Boston Sports Journal. Dobbins will be Boston’s 27th man for its doubleheader with the Cardinals today, and since he was already added to the 40-man roster last November, no corresponding transactions are required.