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Red Sox’s Brendan Rodgers Likely Headed for Shoulder Surgery, Alex Cora Says
Rodgers, a former Gold Glove winner, suffered a right shoulder injury during spring training and will seek a second opinion before likely undergoing surgery, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said.
- On March 3, 2026, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Brendan Rodgers likely needs surgery after scans didn’t come back as hoped following his injury on February 25.
- Rodgers entered camp as a non-roster invitee seeking a roster spot after signing a minor-league deal last month, but his history of shoulder problems and limited 43 games last year with the Houston Astros raise recovery concerns.
- Rodgers will travel to Los Angeles to see Dr. Neal ElAttrache after an awkward dive in Wednesday's game versus the Minnesota Twins, and Cora said, 'Most likely he's going to end up in surgery.'
- As a result, Rodgers will likely start the season on the injured list, opening a path for Andruw Monasterio to claim the bench spot, Cora said.
- At 29, Rodgers' recent season-ending collision and recurring shoulder issues during rehab complicate his future availability, despite his 2022 Gold Glove and seven big-league seasons.
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Boston HeraldRed Sox manager says Gold Glove infielder likely headed for surgery
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Last Wednesday Boston Red Sox second baseman Brendan Rodgers left the club’s game against the Twins with a right shoulder injury, and since then the former Gold Glover has undergone several tests to figure out what’s wrong. Alex Cora said those tests didn’t come back the way the club hoped, and while Rodgers is flying to see Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles for another opinion, Cora believes surgery will most likely be neces…
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