Boston Red Sox superstar is having one of his finest seasons, but a persistent shoulder injury has sidelined him for the last two games.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided an update on Devers’ condition and his potential return before Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
“He’s not getting worse, but he’s not improving either,” Cora said. “If he needs two or three more days off, we’ll give them to him. We need to take care of him, and it’s the right approach.”
According to Cora, Devers might be able to return for the series finale against the Blue Jays on Thursday or for the series opener against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Devers initially injured his left shoulder during Spring Training and has been playing through the pain all season. However, he aggravated it on July 23 while diving for a ground ball against the Colorado Rockies.
The Red Sox are currently four games behind the Minnesota Twins for the American League’s third and final Wild Card spot. To close the gap, they need Devers fully healthy and performing at his usual high level.
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