Red Sox Release Infielder Brendan Rodgers Due to Injury

0:00It's March 26. Welcome to Boston Red Sox News today. AI-powered coverage of your squad. The Boston Red Sox trimmed their roster this week by releasing infield their Brennan Rodgers from his minor league contract. The veteran was in spring training on a non-Roster invite, but suffered a right-shoulder injury that needs surgery, siding him for the season. They had signed Rodgers back on February 5th, hoping his strong defense could earn him a bench roll. Unfortunately, the injury hit early, limiting him to just three games before the team decided to let him go so he could prioritize recovery. Rodgers brings a solid resume to the table. The Rockies took him third overall out of high school in the 2015 draft, and he broke into the majors with them in 2019. He earned a goal glove at second base in 2022, during six years in Colorado. Last season with the Houston Astros, injuries restricted him to 43 games. For 495 big league appearances, he's hit 261 with 47 home runs and 208 runs batted

1:01in. As the Red Sox head into their 2026 opener Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds on the road, they're finalizing their lineup without him.