"Brendan Rodgers left Wednesday's Red Sox/Twins game due to right shoulder soreness, and has since undergone both an MRI and a CT scan. Rodgers is now considering his options in the wake of these tests, and the situation "doesn't look great," Sox manager Alex Cora told the Boston Globe's Tim Healey and other reporters."
"The implication is that Rodgers might again be facing a significant shoulder surgery, which would be the third of his career. Rodgers' rookie season with the Rockies was cut short by a season-ending surgery on that same right shoulder in July 2019, and some recurring issues in his shoulder resulted in another IL stint in 2020."
"The veteran infielder doesn't have any roster security since he is in Boston's camp on a minor league contract, so it is at least possible the Red Sox could take the harsh step of cutting Rodgers entirely if he isn't healthy. The likelier scenario is that Rodgers passes on at least the March 22 opt-out clause in his contract and is stashed on the minor league IL if he is indeed facing a long-term recovery."
Brendan Rodgers exited Wednesday's Red Sox-Twins game due to right shoulder soreness and subsequently underwent MRI and CT scans. Red Sox manager Alex Cora indicated the situation "doesn't look great," suggesting Rodgers may face significant shoulder surgery—potentially his third career procedure on that shoulder. Rodgers previously had season-ending right shoulder surgery in July 2019 during his rookie season with the Rockies and experienced recurring shoulder issues in 2020. Exactly three years prior, he dislocated his left shoulder diving for a ball during Spring Training, requiring surgery that delayed his 2023 season debut until late July. Rodgers faces likely placement on the injured list to start the season. As a minor league contract signee without roster security, the Red Sox could potentially release him if recovery proves lengthy, though stashing him on the minor league IL remains more probable.
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