Overview
- The Red Sox released veteran infielder Brendan Rodgers on Wednesday, according to beat reporter Brendan Campbell.
- Rodgers entered camp on a minor-league deal as a non-roster invite and suffered a right-shoulder injury that led to surgery.
- The injury limited him to three spring training games, and he now begins rehab as a free agent.
- A former No. 3 overall pick and 2022 Gold Glove winner with Colorado, Rodgers struggled in 2025 with Houston, batting .191 in 43 games.
- Coverage differed on his draft year, with one outlet listing 2015 and another 2025, underscoring small factual gaps in early reports.