The Boston Red Sox are dealing with a pair of injuries to key players, as Rafael Devers and Luis García are both currently sidelined. Devers, the star third baseman, has been experiencing soreness in both of his shoulders, forcing manager Alex Cora to be cautious with his playing time.
Devers initially hurt his left shoulder in Spring Training and later aggravated his right shoulder during a game in Colorado on July 23. While the injury is not considered severe, the Red Sox are taking a cautious approach to avoid exacerbating the issue. Devers has been given rest days and has missed several games, with his status being monitored on a day-to-day basis.
Meanwhile, García has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. The injury is not believed to be season-ending, but there is no immediate word on the severity or a specific timeline for García’s return. Manager Alex Cora has stated that the team is taking a cautious approach with García’s injury, ensuring he receives proper treatment and rehabilitation before returning to the lineup.
The loss of Devers and García comes at a crucial time for the Red Sox, who are fighting for a playoff spot in the competitive AL East. The team will need to rely on depth players to fill the void left by these two key contributors. With the season entering its final stretch, the Red Sox can ill afford to lose more players to injury, making the return of Devers and García all the more important.
