What Red Sox’ Ceddanne Rafaela said about his injury (+ Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck updates)
Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is sidelined with a quad injury, but the team's outlook is uncertain.
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What happened
Ceddanne Rafaela is currently dealing with a quad injury. The Red Sox outfielder has expressed doubt that he will need to go on the injured list. NBC Sports and the Boston Herald both cite Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who confirmed that Rafaela is battling quad tightness.
The extent of Rafaela's injury and his expected recovery time are not yet clear. MLB.com notes that the timetable for his return is uncertain. The Red Sox are also monitoring the progress of pitchers Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck, who are recovering from their own injuries.
The team's injury situation could impact their upcoming games. MassLive.com and Yahoo Sports both provide updates on Crochet and Houck, indicating that the Red Sox are managing multiple injury concerns simultaneously.
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The reporting (5)
- Rafaela doesn’t feel he’ll go on injured list NBC Sports · 6h ago
- Red Sox manager says outfielder is battling quad tightness Boston Herald · 6h ago
- Red Sox News & Links: Injury updates on Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck, Ceddanne Rafaela Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Rafaela sidelined by quad injury, with timetable uncertain MLB.com · 6h ago
- What Red Sox’ Ceddanne Rafaela said about his injury (+ Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck updates) MassLive.com · 6h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the nature of Ceddanne Rafaela's injury?
Rafaela is dealing with quad tightness.
Will Rafaela go on the injured list?
Rafaela does not feel he will go on the injured list, but the final decision has not been made.
What is the expected recovery time for Rafaela?
The timetable for Rafaela's return is uncertain.
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