Boston Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez had “small issues” following his bout with the coronavirus and was being closed down from all baseball activities, supervisor Ron Roenicke stated Thursday.
” Were taking everything very seriously in this matter,” Roenicke said.
Roenicke said Rodriguez, who was forecasted to be the Red Soxs No. 1 starter this season, had not evaluated favorable once again. Throughout screening, Roenicke said the group “found something that we require to make sure we get rid of this entirely before he gets on the field.”
” Its nothing to mess around with as weve seen,” Roenicke stated. “We desire to win as numerous ballgames as we can, but the health of our players precedes.”.
2 RelatedRoenicke kept in mind that Rodriguez, who had actually been identified with the coronavirus on July 7, “was exhausted” after his very first bullpen of 20 or so pitches.
He said Rodriguez will be reevaluated in a week.
Roenicke had said that he planned to have Rodriguez start on Opening Day.
In his first public remarks at camp, Rodriguez stated Sunday that his bout with the coronavirus had actually left him feeling “100 years old.” It took him about 10 days prior to he had the ability to do any light throwing.
” Ive never been that ill in my life, and I dont wish to get that ill again,” he stated.
Since of ace Chris Sales season-ending Tommy John surgical treatment and David Prices departure to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Rodriguez was expected to take a lead role in Bostons rotation this year.
Rodriguez, 27, enjoyed a development 2019 season and was among the bright spots on the Red Sox staff, going 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA and 213 strikeouts. He posted career bests in wins, ERA, innings and strikeouts (203 1/3).
Though there isnt a timeline for Rodriguezs return, Roenicke stated he is confident the lefty will pitch once again this season.
” Yes I am,” Roenicke stated. “I believe everyone is.”.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
