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

Field Level Media|published: Sun 22nd June, 18:22 2025

MLB: Boston Red Sox at San Francisco Giants

Jun 20, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins (73) throws against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

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).

His most recent outing, a four-inning start against the San Francisco Giants on June 20, was one of his worst, as the 25-year-old lasted just four innings while surrendering five runs (four earned) and walking five.

In a corresponding move, the Red Sox called up right-hander Richard Fitts from Triple-A Worcester.

Fitts, 25, has previously appeared in five games, all starts, for the Red Sox this season. He is 0-3 with a 4.71 ERA over 21 innings.

Fitts' career ERA is 3.24. He is still seeking his first career win.

--Field Level Media