Red Sox Star Suffers Scary Knee Injury Putting Return In Question

Boston can't seem to catch a break so far this season

Apr 16, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) hits an / Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

The Boson Red Sox keep receiving bad news left and right.

The 2024 campaign started in a great way for Boston with the club winning seven of its first 10 games. Boston surprised people right away but things already have started to change. The Red Sox's starting rotation has been great and there is some promise with the club, but injuries have significantly dampened the mood around the team.

After the strong start, the Red Sox lost star shortstop Trevor Story for the season due to a shoulder injury and also placed starter Nick Pivetta on the Injured List with an ailment of his own. Injuries keep popping up and star third baseman Rafael Devers also has been banged up.

Devers has been dealing with a shoulder injury but was able to get back on the field this week, but was forced to leave Tuesday's contest after suffering an apparent knee injury, according to MassLive.com's Christopher Smith.

"Rafael Devers felt something with his knee playing the field in the seventh inning," Smith said. "Red Sox are discussing whether to do imaging."

With Story already out, Boston can't afford to lose another big bat in the middle of the lineup. Devers hasn't quite been himself so far this season -- likely because of his shoulder injury -- but he still is the club's best slugger.

Outfielder Tyler O'Neill also is out right now, but he should be back this week. If the club were to lose Devers for any significant chunk of the season, they could be in some trouble.

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