| Player | Date | Status |
| Andrew Bailey |
May 20 |
15-Day DL |
| Comment: Bailey (biceps) will resume his role as Boston's closer when he's activated from the disabled list Monday, although manger John Farrell said he'll take measures to keep him healthy by being judicious about using him on back-to-back days, the Boston Herald reports. |
| Stephen Drew |
May 20 |
Day-To-Day |
| Comment: Drew is back in the Red Sox's lineup Monday at the White Sox, after missing the last two games due to a sore lower back, the Boston Herald reports. |
| Rubby De La Rosa |
May 21 |
Day-To-Day |
| Comment: De La Rosa was scratched from Tuesday's start at Triple-A Pawtucket after tweaking a muscle in his side, WEEI.com reports. |
| Shane Victorino |
May 24 |
15-Day DL |
| Comment: The Red Sox placed Victorino on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 21, Jenny Dell of NESN Boston reports. |
| Will Middlebrooks |
May 24 |
15-Day DL |
| Comment: The Red Sox placed Middlebrooks (back) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, Jenny Dell of NESN Boston reports. |
| Franklin Morales |
May 23 |
15-Day DL |
| Comment: Morales gave up one run over five innings during his rehab start at Double-A Portland on Wednesday, the Boston Globe reports. |
| John Danks |
May 22 |
15-Day DL |
| Comment: Robin Ventura officially announced that Danks would start Friday against the Marlins, ESPN Chicago reports. |
| David Ross |
May 24 |
7-Day DL |
| Comment: Ross (concussion) will be activated Friday, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports. |