Brendan Rodgers

The Red Sox have released infielder Brendan Rodgers (shoulder).

Fantasy Impact

Rodgers underwent right shoulder labral revision surgery roughly a week ago, ending his 2026 season in the process. The veteran second baseman has struggled mightily of late and will likely either look to ink a minor league deal when healthy or perhaps look to revive his career overseas.

Red Sox infielder Brendan Rodgers recently underwent right shoulder labral revision surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Rodgers, a non-roster invitee to major league camp, was at Red Sox spring training on Tuesday in a brace. The oft-injured infielder struggled mightily in limited big league action last season, hitting .191 witgh two homers and a .544 OPS across 128 trips to the plate with the Astros.

Red Sox infielder Brendan Rodgers is likely to require season-ending right-shoulder surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Rodgers will consult with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles for a second opinion, but it appears it will be a lost 2026 season for the oft-injured veteran. The 29-year-old hit just .191 with a pair of homers in 43 games for the Astros in 2025.

Rodgers (shoulder) has previously had major surgery performed on both shoulders. He suffered a right shoulder injury during Wednesday's Grapefruit League contest against Minnesota when he extended for a ball after diving at second base.

Fantasy Impact

Initial strength evaluations returned positive results. Persistent soreness on Thursday led manager Alex Cora to schedule an MRI for imaging. Rodgers is vying for a bench spot with Boston.

Red Sox infielder Brendan Rodgers injured his shoulder while playing a loose ball following a diving catch in Wednesday's spring training contest.

Fantasy Impact

Rodgers, once a top prospect, has struggled to hit at the big-league level. He is coming off a 2025 campaign with the Astos in which he hit just .191 with two homers across 128 trips to the plate.