The Boston Red Sox need their star third baseman to produce, so news of his continued shoulder troubles is causing some unease.
Whatever hopes the Boston Red Sox have of making a last-second playoff push rest largely on the shoulders of their best hitter, and most recognizable superstar.For much of the season, Red Sox All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers has been dealing with pain in both shoulders. In addition to missing a few games early in the season with a tweaked left shoulder, Devers hurt his right shoulder diving for a ground ball in Colorado near the end of July.
Manager Alex Cora seemed to indicate postgame that Devers' absence may not be limited to one game. It appears, as expected, that the Red Sox will have to continue to monitor his ailments the rest of the season.of MLB.com. "I talked to him before Game 2 and said, 'Just let me know.' He texted me last night like, ‘It’d be good to get one,’ so we’ll see. If he needs two or three, we’ll do it. We have to take care of him. And I think it’s smart to do.
Since Aug. 9, when the Red Sox opened their three-game home series against the Houston Astros, Devers is slashing .222/.300/.429 with a 30% strikeout rate. His season OPS has dipped from .966 to .940 in that 16-game span.
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