With less than a month before Spring Training begins, the Boston Red Sox are already facing challenges to their infield depth due to injuries. Brendan Rodgers, a non-roster invitee competing for a backup role, sustained a shoulder injury during a recent game against the Minnesota Twins. This setback comes as Romy González is also sidelined with a shoulder issue, putting his availability for Opening Day in doubt. Rodgers hurt his shoulder not from the initial dive but when reaching for the ball afterward, complicating the team’s infield options further.
Injury History Compounds Rodgers’ Latest Setback
At just 29 years old, Brendan Rodgers has shown promise with a Gold Glove Award to his name, yet injuries have repeatedly disrupted his career. He has dealt with multiple shoulder problems previously, making this new injury especially concerning. Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided an update on Rodgers’ condition after further medical tests, expressing a grim outlook. According to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe, Rodgers underwent a CT scan following an MRI, and the evaluation did not offer much hope for a quick return.
“Brendan Rodgers got a CT scan on his shoulder, after the MRI, and is assessing his options,”
Tim Healey reported.
“It doesn’t look great,” Alex Cora said.
Timeline and Impact on the Team’s Roster
Mac Cerullo from The Boston Herald indicated that Rodgers is expected to miss playing time as the team awaits more details on his recovery. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are managing multiple injury concerns: Alec Gamboa has an elbow problem that has kept him out for several days, and Mikey Romero is struggling with back tightness but may return soon.
“Alex Cora says they’re still waiting for Brendan Rodgers’ test results but it doesn’t look good and he’ll miss some time,”
Cerullo reported.
“Alec Gamboa is dealing with an elbow issue. He’s shut down for three more days. Mikey [Romero] has a tight back and they hope he’ll be back Monday.”
Rodgers’ career batting average of .261 suggests he could be a valuable contributor if healthy, but continued injuries have unfortunately limited his impact. The Red Sox do have Isiah Kiner-Falefa to fill in as a versatile infielder off the bench, providing some relief for now.
Considerations Moving Forward for the Red Sox
Rodgers’ current shoulder injury deepens the Red Sox’s concerns about infield depth as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Injuries to key players such as Romy González and Alec Gamboa complicate roster decisions and could force the team to rely more heavily on utility players like Kiner-Falefa. The Red Sox will closely monitor Rodgers’ recovery and test results, but the early reports suggest a cautious outlook. How the club navigates these setbacks could influence their readiness for Opening Day and beyond.
Brendan Rodgers got a CT scan on his shoulder, after the MRI, and is assessing his options.
“It doesn’t look great,” Alex Cora said.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) February 28, 2026
Alex Cora says they’re still waiting for Brendan Rodgers’ test results but it doesn’t look good and he’ll miss some time.
Alec Gamboa is dealing with an elbow issue. He’s shut down for three more days.
Mikey Romeo has a tight back and they hope he’ll be back Monday.
— Mac Cerullo (@MacCerullo) February 28, 2026
