Red Sox Lose Pitching Prospect Blake Wehunt to Hamstring Injury

The 6'7" right-hander is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with the setback.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:49pm

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The Boston Red Sox have suffered another pitching injury, this time to one of their top minor league prospects. Blake Wehunt, a 6'7" right-handed pitcher currently playing for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, was pulled from a start earlier this week with a hamstring injury. The initial timeline has Wehunt missing 2-3 weeks as he recovers.

Why it matters

Wehunt is considered one of the Red Sox's most promising pitching prospects, with a fastball that approaches triple digits and a potentially above-average breaking ball. The injury is a setback in his development as he looks to potentially earn a call-up to the major league club later this season.

The details

Wehunt, who the Red Sox selected in the 9th round of the 2023 MLB Draft, was pulled from his start with Portland in the 1st inning this week due to the hamstring issue. In 2025, he posted a 5.68 ERA in 17 appearances (16 starts) at the Double-A level. The previous year, he had a 3.88 ERA in 22 starts while bouncing between levels in the Red Sox farm system.

  • Wehunt was pulled from his start with Portland in the 1st inning earlier this week.
  • The initial timeline has Wehunt missing 2-3 weeks due to the hamstring injury.

The players

Blake Wehunt

A 6'7" right-handed pitching prospect in the Boston Red Sox farm system, currently playing for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.

Boston Red Sox

The Major League Baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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What they’re saying

“Red Sox pitching prospect Blake Wehunt was pulled in the 1st inning of his start yesterday with Portland with a hamstring injury, I'm told. The initial hope is it will be a 2-3 week absence.”

— Andrew Parker, Reporter

What’s next

Wehunt will need to fully recover from the hamstring injury before being able to return to game action with the Portland Sea Dogs. The Red Sox will monitor his progress closely, as he is considered one of their top pitching prospects with the potential to contribute at the major league level in the future.

The takeaway

This injury is a setback for Wehunt and the Red Sox, who were hoping the hard-throwing right-hander could continue developing and potentially earn a call-up to the majors later this season. The team will need to be patient as he recovers, with the goal of getting him back on the mound and building momentum towards a potential big league debut down the line.