Concerning Rafael Devers Update After Friday's Scratch
The MLB season has just gotten underway but things are already hitting a rough patch for the Boston Red Sox.
They kicked off the campaign with a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners and split the first two matchups but Friday's loss came with an extra punch.
Third baseman Rafael Devers was a late scratch from Boston's lineup prior to Friday's contest. Manager Alex Cora provided an update on Devers' status.
"He showed up today and he wasn’t moving well, he didn’t feel great. We have to be smart about it. He’s day to day," Cora said to reporters on Mar. 29. He added, "He’ll come in tomorrow. Hopefully, he’ll be ready to go. And if that’s not the case, we’ll wait one more day.”
Alex Cora offered an update on Rafael Devers after the Red Sox slugger was scratched from Friday's game in Seattle. https://t.co/D5Xke5K3P3
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Red Sox News: Rafael Devers Was A Late Scratch For Friday's Game
What's more concerning is that Devers told reporters that his pain began in spring training.
“It started in Fort Myers. It was getting worse and worse. Today, in practice I felt a bit more and wanted to just be smart," Devers told reporters through team interpreter Carlos Villoria-Benítez.
With 160 games still left on the slate, it would be smart for the Red Sox to be careful with their best player.
Even with the pain in his shoulder, Devers suited up in the season opener and was effective. He went 2-of-5 with a two-run bomb.
However long Devers is out, the Red Sox will miss his presence out on the diamond.
It could be a tough season for Boston. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Red Sox have the worst odds (+1900) to win the AL East, trailing the Yankees, Rays, Orioles, and Blue Jays.
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