Report: Red Sox to Place RHP Richard Fitts on IL, Recall LHP Jovani Moran

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive, the Boston Red Sox expect to place right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts on the injured list. 

Fitts exited Monday's piggyback outing after four-plus innings and could be seen glancing at his arm and gesturing toward it when visited by manager Alex Cora and a trainer.

The team announced shortly thereafter that Fitts was removed due to right biceps tightness, which seemed like the best-case scenario considering what it looked like in real time. Fitts even said postgame that he was feeling pretty good about the status of his arm despite it feeling worse after delivering his first pitch to Baltimore Orioles infielder Coby Mayo.

This is the second time in 2025 that Fitts exited an outing due to a right arm/pectoral issue; the first time came in April during a start against the Chicago White Sox.

The corresponding move, per Cotillo, will be the recalling of left-handed reliever Jovani Moran from Triple-A Worcester.

The 28-year-old made two appearances for the Red Sox earlier this month, allowing three earned runs whilst striking out five across four innings of work. Moran, who last pitched for Worcester on Aug. 23, figures to join a bullpen that, despite now having five lefty relievers, might need him right away given the recent usage of Brennan Bernardino and Steven Matz.