Rafael Devers is likely headed to the injured list with a hamstring injury. Julia Nikhinson/Associated Press
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox put All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of right hamstring inflammation, making the move after his early exit in a blowout loss.
Devers was pulled in the fifth inning of a 28-5 blowout loss to Toronto on Friday night.
The Red Sox began the day trailing the Blue Jays by 2 1/2 games for the third and final wild-card spot in the American League.
Devers experienced tightness in his hamstring on a swing during his final at-bat Friday night. Manager Alex Cora said he noticed something when Devers doubled in the first inning.
“He didn’t look too good running to first. Guess he kept grinding,” Cora said Saturday. “After the swing (in the fifth inning) we asked him if he was OK. He said no.”
Devers was the lone Boston starter during this past Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Los Angeles. He ranks second in the American League in batting average (.324) and also is among the league leaders in home runs (22) and RBIs (55).
Outfielder Jaylin Davis had his contract selected from Triple-A Worcester, where he was hitting .236 with five home runs in 56 games.
MARTINEZ MISSED HIS a second straight day because of back spasms.
“Doesn’t feel great but hopefully by tomorrow or Monday he’ll be back in the lineup,” Cora said.
MATT BARNES (IL, right shoulder inflammation) feels good after a rehab outing with Triple-A Worcester on Friday. He recorded two outs (two strikeouts) and allowed two hits and one walk.
Cora said he saw Barnes in the weight room Saturday.
“At least stuff-wise, it was good,” Cora said about Barnes, adding the righty’s fastball was at 94-95 mph. “Physically, he was good. So that’s a good sign.”
Send questions/comments to the editors.
