In the early going of the 2024 MLB season, the Boston Red Sox are unable to overcome their injury problem. Due to a shoulder injury that will require surgery, they have already lost Trevor Story, their starting shortstop, for the entire season.
Garrett Whitlock, a pitcher, was given a 15-day injury list entry on Wednesday due to an oblique strain. Outfielder Tyler O’Neill, who collided with third baseman Rafael Devers on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians, will accompany him.
The impact left O’Neill with a wound on his forehead that needed eight stitches to heal. He did pass the concussion protocol, which is encouraging news, but he was still put on the seven-day IL as of Tuesday.
Boston activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder to replace O’Neill on the roster. Due to a broken toe on his left foot, Refsnyder had been on the injured list since March 25. O’Neill was off to a scorching start with a team-high seven home runs and batting, so he will have a big hole to fill.313.
Devers had an MRI on Thursday in order to treat a bone injury on his left knee. The great third baseman has had a difficult week; he left Tuesday’s game against the Guardians due to knee soreness and was the designated hitter on Wednesday.
He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and was without a hit. Given that manager Alex Cora stated the MRI was a precaution and the organization does not anticipate placing Devers on the injured list, the knee problems might undoubtedly be contributing to his issues.
When asked why Devers was receiving an MRI, Red Sox manager Alex Cora replied, “Just to make sure nothing is structurally wrong.” “He wasn’t feeling well. couldn’t support themselves on their leg. Let us perform the MRI to ensure our piece of mind.
Devers has had a tremendous struggle up to this moment. He is taking a batting position.188 after 13 games with just two home runs and five RBIs. With a 10-10 record and their best hitter faltering in the middle of the lineup, the Red Sox are in last place in the competitive AL East.