Overview
- Rodgers exited Wednesday’s Grapefruit League game against the Twins with right shoulder soreness after a play at second base.
- He has undergone both an MRI and a CT scan and is evaluating options following the tests.
- Cora said the situation does not look great and confirmed Rodgers will miss time, though no timeline has been announced.
- Rodgers is in camp on a minor-league deal with a March 22 opt-out, creating uncertain roster and injured list decisions for Boston.
- Boston’s middle infield already faces availability questions with Romy Gonzalez unlikely for Opening Day and Marcelo Mayer slated as the regular second baseman, while Rodgers carries a lengthy shoulder injury history including surgeries in 2019 and 2023.