Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to June 1, with left shoulder inflammation, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
The injury was initially deemed a biceps issue after he tweaked something while warming up for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, but it's now been diagnosed as shoulder inflammation. Rodriguez will be eligible to return June 16, though it's unclear if he'll be healthy by that point.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Unavailable with biceps injury
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Rodriguez is currently being evaluated for a biceps injury he suffered while warming up for Saturday's game against the Rays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Rodriguez was preparing to enter the second game of a doubleheader against the Rays before feeling "something" in his left biceps. The left-hander should be considered day-to-day with a status report likely to come before Sunday's series finale against Tampa Bay.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Good chance to be activated Monday
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Rodriguez (oblique) has a good chance of being activated from the 15-day injured list before Monday's game against Seattle, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Rodriguez has been on the shelf all season after suffering an oblique strain in spring training. The left-hander pitched well in his rehab assignment with a 1.69 ERA and 0.94 WHIP over five innings between Double-A Portland Triple-A Worcester. Once active, Rodriguez should be a mid-to-late-inning option for Boston.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Cleared for 2023 debut
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The Red Sox reinstated Rodriguez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Rodriguez is ready to make his 2023 MLB debut after spending the first six weeks of the season recovering from a right oblique strain suffered in spring training. The veteran southpaw was sharp over his five-appearance rehab assignment between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, striking out nine and walking just one batter while allowing an earned run across five innings. He'll likely be a factor in the mid-to-late innings for Boston and could have some intrigue in AL-only leagues that count holds as a category.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Should be activated Monday
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Rodriguez (oblique) will have another up-and-down session with Double-A Portland on Saturday and should be activated off the 15-day injured list Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Rodriguez has pitched well in his three rehab appearances so far with six strikeouts over three scoreless innings. The left-hander has yet to pitch for the Red Sox this season due to an oblique strain, but it appears he'll be ready to help the Boston bullpen early next week.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Nearing return
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Rodriguez (oblique) is expected to be activated by the end of the weekend or early next week, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Rodriguez has made three rehab appearances so far, striking out six over three scoreless frames. He's been out all season with a severe oblique strain.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Begins rehab assignment
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Rodriguez (oblique) allowed one hit and struck out one over one scoreless inning for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
Rodriguez was making his first appearance on a rehab assignment. The 31-year-old lefty has been out of commission since a mid-March Grapefruit League game.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Cleared for rehab assignment
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Rodriguez (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Rodriguez has been out all season while working his way back from a strained oblique but is finally ready to test things out in game action. The left-handed reliever will likely need a handful of rehab appearances before being activated by the Red Sox.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Beginning rehab assignment soon
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Rodriguez (oblique) will start a rehab assignment this week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Rodriguez has missed the first month of the 2023 campaign while dealing with an oblique strain he suffered during Grapefruit League play. The left-hander will likely need at least a handful of games before he's ready to rejoin the Boston bullpen, but he'll be a welcome addition considering how many injuries the Red Sox pitching staff has dealt with in 2023.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Throws in bullpen
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Rodriguez (oblique) threw a bullpen session Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora was positive about the results and said Rodriguez will next throw live batting practice. The reliever opened the season on the 15-day injured list.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Throws another side session
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Rodriguez (oblique) threw a bullpen session Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Rodriguez has thrown two bullpen sessions over the last few days and appears to be nearing a rehab assignment. He's been on the 15-day injured list since suffering a Grade 2 oblique strain on March 18 and remains without a firm timetable for a return.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Tosses bullpen session
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Boston manger Alex Cora said Rodriguez (oblique) threw a bullpen session in Fort Myers (Fla.) on Friday.
Rodriguez has been working his way back from the injury, first throwing off flat ground in early April followed by playing catch up to 75 feet. Presumably, Rodriguez will begin a rehab assignment soon and a May return is likely.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Throwing from 75 feet
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Rodriguez (oblique) is throwing from 75 feet away, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Rodriguez began a throwing program in the early part of April as he recovers from the oblique strain that has sidelined him since before the season. The left-hander will hopefully start throwing bullpen sessions soon, and then likely will need to make a handful of rehab appearances before joining the bullpen in the early part of May.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Begins throwing
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Rodriguez (oblique) has begun a throwing program, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Rodriguez is reportedly feeling much better after straining his oblique on March 18 and the fact he's resumed throwing is a step in the right direction, but Red Sox manager Alex Cora still has no timetable to offer for his return. A target date will likely come into focus whenever Rodriguez is once again able to face hitters.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Begins season on IL
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The Red Sox placed Rodriguez (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
Though Rodriguez won't go on the 60-day IL to begin the season, he's expected to miss more than the minimum 15 days while he recovers from the Grade 2 right oblique strain he suffered March 18. Rodriguez has shown improvement since suffering the injury but hasn't initiated a throwing program, and the Red Sox likely won't offer a target date for his return from the IL until he's at the point in his rehab where he's facing hitters.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Still no timetable for return
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Rodriguez (oblique) has no official timetable in place for his return, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Recent reports have said Rodriguez is already beginning to feel better after suffering a Grade 2 oblique strain on March 18, but he should still miss a good chunk of April. He will almost certainly be placed on the 10-day IL to start the year, which would open up a spot for Raimel Tapia to make the Opening Day roster as a backup outfielder.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Won't go on 60-day IL
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Manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Rodriguez (oblique) is not expected to be placed on the 60-day injured list, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Rodriguez will need an IL stint after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 right oblique strain, but he's already reported some improvement, so the Red Sox don't want to rule him out for two months. However, it will probably still be a little while before a clear timetable is known.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Already feeling better
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Rodriguez has been able to rotate and stretch in the days since suffering a Grade 2 right oblique strain, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
The pitcher isn't sure about a timetable for his return but is encouraged by his progress so far. A Grade 2 oblique strain usually costs players at least 3-4 weeks of action, so Rodriguez could still miss a large chunk of April, if not more.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Out with Grade 2 oblique strain
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right oblique strain, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Cora declined to provide a timetable for the reliever when asked about the matter, but Rodriguez will most likely be sidelined for multiple weeks, if not more than a month. Ryan Sherriff and Oddanier Mosqueda are expected to challenge for a left-handed reliever role with Boston while Rodriguez recuperates.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Likely to begin year on IL
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora believes that Rodriguez (torso) will likely begin the season on the injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Cora said that Rodriguez will undergo imaging in the coming days, but that it's highly likely the left-hander will start the year on the shelf. The southpaw left Saturday's Grapefruit League game with right torso pain, and multiple reporters noted that he appeared to be in considerable pain. With Rodriguez out, Cora mentioned Ryan Sherriff and Oddanier Mosqueda as possibilities to open the season with Boston as southpaw bullpen options.
