The Cubs positioned 3rd baseman Kris Bryant at the 10-day injured listing previous to Saturday’s sport in opposition to the White Sox with a left ring finger sprain, retroactive to Aug. 19. The workforce didn't make a corresponding transfer. Bryant’s left wrist could also be nonetheless bothering him, consistent with the workforce. The former NL MVP injured the finger and wrist creating a diving-catch try in opposition to the Indians on Aug. 12. Bryant gained an injection on Tuesday to assist with the ache. “We don’t want players to play through things to their detriment ever. We don’t want them to ever risk exacerbating an injury and turn it into something more severe,” president Theo Epstein mentioned on
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Dustin Pedroia Injury: Alex Cora Shares ‘Positive’ Update On Second Baseman
Seldom has the news been good this season with regards to Dustin Pedroia’s health. The Boston Red Sox second baseman is working his way back from cartilage restoration surgery in his knee that he underwent shortly after the conclusion of last season. And after a three-game return in late May, Pedroia went back on the disabled list with inflammation. But Pedroia has been with the doctor that performed surgery in New York since Monday, and he sent a text message to Alex Cora on Tuesday that contained some positive news. “Pedey, he’s still with the doctor. Actually, I had a long text from him. It seems like they’re finding stuff out that... NESN.com
Pablo Sandoval’s Trainer: Red Sox Third Baseman ‘Better,’ ‘Quicker’ Now
Could Pablo Sandoval’s looks be deceiving? Few would dispute that Sandoval looks like he’s the same size this spring training as he was throughout last season. And some might even argue that’s concerning for the Boston Red Sox, who wanted the third baseman to arrive at camp in better condition. But according to Sandoval’s trainer, Rafael Alvarez, everyone needs to take a chill pill. “He’s better than he was last year,” Alvarez told WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla. “More muscle. His speed and range is good. There’s no problems. He’s quicker than he was last year.” Sandoval, who signe...