Justin Slaten

Justin Slaten tossed one scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out one in Tuesday’s win over Cleveland.

Fantasy Impact

Slaten continues to be quietly effective in a middle-relief role, lowering his ERA to 3.42 with a 0.99 WHIP over 26 1/3 innings. While he’s not a fantasy fixture in standard formats, his efficiency and ratios carry niche value in deep leagues and holds formats.

The Red Sox activated Justin Slaten from the 60-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Slaten had been sidelined since the end of May with a neck injury. He should work his way back into a higher leverage role in the bullpen for Boston.

The Boston Red Sox are expected to activate Justin Slaten on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

The Red Sox are set to receive a boost to their bullpen, as Slaten has rejoined the team in Baltimore and is expected to be activated on Thursday. Slaten, who has been sidelined since June 1 with right shoulder inflammation, impressed in his rehab assignment by not allowing an earned run over three innings with Triple-A Worcester. He is anticipated to return to his high-leverage role, and Jovani Moran is expected to be optioned to the minors in a corresponding move.

Justin Slaten is scheduled to make his third rehab appearance on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Slaten is expected to be activated from the injured list sometime next week. The setup man has performed well during his rehab assignment, not allowing a single earned run across two appearances.

Red Sox right-hander Justin Slaten (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Slaten was scheduled to throw a live bullpen session on Monday but felt good enough that the club decided to skip it and send him on a rehab assignment beginning Tuesday. The 27-year-old has posted a 3.47 ERA through 24 outings this season, locking down three saves in the process.