Red Sox have concerning update on Rutschman’s elbow injury
Boston.com • • sports
Key Points:
- The Red Sox are facing ongoing injury challenges, with catcher Adley Rutschman sidelined due to a nagging hyperextended elbow, causing him to miss his second straight game and likely requiring monitoring throughout the season.
- Rutschman, acquired at the trade deadline in a major trade with Baltimore, has struggled offensively in Boston, batting just .170 with limited power and high strikeouts in 15 games.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy emphasized that while Rutschman's injury is not alarming, the team must carefully manage his health with day-to-day rest and monitoring to keep him active.
- Other key players, including Curtis Mead, Garrett Crochet, Willson Contreras, and reliever Tyron Guerrero, are also dealing with injuries, further impacting Boston's roster depth late in the season.
- Guerrero was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation after a difficult outing, prompting the Red Sox to call up pitcher Wyatt Olds from Triple-A Worcester.
