Rafael Devers injury

The Boston Red Sox have placed third baseman Rafael Devers on the 10-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation, likely ending his season. Devers, who has been struggling with shoulder issues throughout the year, exited a recent game against the Minnesota Twins and underwent an MRI that confirmed the severity of his condition. Manager Alex Cora acknowledged that pushing Devers any further wouldn't make sense, given the team's slim playoff chances and Devers' performance slump, which saw him hitting just .164 in his last 20 games. Despite his struggles, Devers finished the season with a strong overall performance, posting 28 home runs and a .272 batting average. As the Red Sox stand at 76-78, Cora emphasized the importance of Devers' contributions to the team, citing his determination to play through pain. The team will now look to recall players to fill the void left by Devers as they finish out the season.