Injury Woes Hit Red Sox: Devers, Whitlock, and O'Neill Sidelined

April 17, 2024
Injury Woes Hit Red Sox: Devers, Whitlock, and O'Neill Sidelined
  • Rafael Devers, the star third baseman for the Boston Red Sox, suffered a left knee injury during a game against the Cleveland Guardians.

  • Devers' injury occurred as he fielded a ground ball, leading to his early exit from the game, with pending decisions on further testing.

  • The third baseman is also contending with a pre-existing shoulder issue, compounding his frustration over the timing of this new setback.

  • Teammate Garrett Whitlock experienced left oblique tightness in the same game and awaits reevaluation.

  • Outfielder Tyler O'Neill sustained a collision with Devers, requiring eight stitches to his forehead, and while he cleared concussion protocol, he is expected to miss at least the next game.

  • The Red Sox are grappling with multiple injuries among key players at the outset of the season.

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