Bad news for Red Sox fans: Former Gold Glove winner Brendan Rodgers is facing a serious injury that could sideline him for the start of the season. But here's where it gets even more concerning—Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed on Tuesday that Rodgers' recent MRI and CT scan results were not positive, and surgery is likely on the horizon. 'Most likely he's going to end up in surgery. What type of surgery? I don’t know. We’ll wait and see what he has to say, but that’s probably what’s going to happen,' Cora said, according to Red Sox reporter Mac Cerullo of The Boston Herald. This update comes after Rodgers suffered a shoulder injury during spring training in late February, adding another chapter to his history of significant shoulder issues throughout his career. And this is the part most people miss: Rodgers, who signed a minor-league contract with Boston in early February, was expected to compete for a roster spot after a standout 2022 season with the Colorado Rockies, where he not only won a Gold Glove but also set career highs in WAR (4.3), runs scored (72), hits (140), and more. However, his 2025 season with the Houston Astros was cut short to just 43 games due to injuries, raising questions about his durability. Now, with surgery looming, Rodgers will almost certainly start the season on the injured list, leaving the Red Sox to reevaluate their infield plans. But here’s the controversial part: Is this the beginning of the end for Rodgers’ once-promising career, or can he bounce back stronger? And should the Red Sox have anticipated this risk when signing him? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this is a story that’s sure to spark debate among baseball fans.
