Red Sox reliever Joely Rodriguez (hip) could be done for ’23

Red Sox supervisor Alex Cora did not sound optimistic Sunday that left-handed reliever Joely Rodriguez will return to the Boston bullpen for the stretch drive

In truth, Cora stated there’s “a great likelihood” {that a} hip damage may sideline Rodriguez for the remainder of the season. He was positioned on the 15-day injured listing on July 31, retroactive to July 29

“He had a setback, really along with his hip, so we’ll keep away from him for some time,” Cora advised reporters Sunday morning earlier than Boston’s recreation in opposition to the Detroit Tigers. “It is robust, as a result of he was throwing the ball nicely. It is sort of just like the higher hip, and we have got to keep away from him for some time.

The Red Sox signed Rodriguez, 31, to a one-year $2 million contract that features a $4.25 million membership possibility for 2024. He began the season on the injured listing with a strained proper indirect, the returned with left shoulder irritation

“We have simply to ensure we get him proper and see the place it takes us,” Cora stated

Rodriguez has a 6.55 ERA in 11 video games with the Red Sox, permitting 9 runs (eight earned) in 11 innings. He has struck out 14 and walked six

He joined the Red Sox after stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers and each the New York Mets and Yankees. He has a profession report of 5-9 and a 4.70 ERA in 168 video games with one save

–Area Stage Medi