Rutschman Back Friday After Cortisone Shot | Boston Red Sox News

0:00On September 9th, Adley Rutchman got a Cortezone shot in his elbow after Monday's game. The Red Sox planned this so he could miss Tuesday and Wednesday's games, plus the team's day off Thursday. This gives him a solid three days to recover before they expect him back in the line of Friday for the series against the Kansas City Royals. This elbow issue isn't entirely new for Rutchman. He hyper-extended it back on August 24th during a swing. He's already missed some time, but even after returning, he showed his value, hitting two homers in one game against Baltimore. He also hit a big three run homer before getting this treatment. The team brought in Mickey Gaspir to catch during Rutchman's absence. They're clearly trying to manage his health carefully, especially since they acquired him to make a big impact. There's no indication they're considering putting him on the injured list, which is good news. The plan is for Rutchman to be ready to go Friday night when the Red Sox host the Royals at Fenway Park. This is crucial as they head into a key part of their September schedule.

1:01His bat has been a significant boost since he joined the team. Rutchman has had a bit of a rough year with injuries, dealing with wrist and concussion problems before this elbow situation. The Red Sox are hoping this strategic break will keep him healthy and productive as the games get more important down the stretch. That's your update from Boston Red Sox News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.