The Red Sox bullpen has taken another hit.
Right-hander Justin Staten, one of the team’s most important set-up men, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, the club announced Sunday morning. To fill his spot on the active roster the Red Sox recalled right-hander Luis Guerrero from Triple-A.
The Red Sox also called up outfielder Nate Eaton, optioned utility man Nick Sogard to Triple-A and designated catcher Blake Sabol for assignment.
Slaten has been one of Boston’s most reliable high-leverage relievers this season, posting a 3.47 ERA over 23.1 innings in 24 appearances through the first two months. Since enduring a rough stretch at the beginning of May the 27-year-old had gone 10 consecutive outings without allowing an earned run, and nine straight without being charged with a run of any kind prior to his most recent appearance in Milwaukee on May 28.
Guerrero has appeared in five MLB games this season and has allowed one earned run in 5.1 innings.
The decision to promote Eaton will likely raise eyebrows among fans who have been waiting for top prospect Roman Anthony to get the call, but the 28-year-old has been playing well for Worcester, batting .277 with an .811 OPS through 53 games. Eaton also bats right-handed, giving the club another option to help balance the lineup with Alex Bregman on the IL.
Campbell not at 1B
Red Sox manager Alex Cora had previously indicated that Kristian Campbell would make his debut at first base in Sunday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves, but when the lineup was announced the rookie was still in his usual spot at second base.
Abraham Toro will instead start at first and bat cleanup, with Marcelo Mayer batting fifth and playing third base and Garrett Crochet set to take the mound.
Red Sox lineup
Jarren Duran LF
Rafael Devers DH
Wilyer Abreu RF
Abraham Toro 1B
Marcelo Mayer 3B
Trevor Story SS
Kristian Campbell 2B
Connor Wong C
Ceddanne Rafaela CF
Garrett Crochet P
How to watch
When: 1:35 p.m.
Where: Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia
Broadcast info: NESN, MLB Network (out-of-market only), WEEI 93.7 FM, WCCM 1490 AM (Spanish), WESX 1230 AM (Spanish)
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