Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers will require shoulder surgery to address the dislocated left shoulder he suffered during spring training on Tuesday.
When that surgery takes place is likely up to Rodgers and the Rockies, according to the Pro Baseball Docs.
An MRI Wednesday reportedly revealed more damage than expected to the shoulder capsule.
Damage to the capsule is typical with anterior and inferior shoulder dislocations – like Rodgers suffered – as well as damage to the labrum, according to the Pro Baseball Docs.
The question is how much damage was done and can the issue be played through.
Given that Rodgers isn’t a power hitter, there’s a chance he could play through the season and have shoulder surgery in the offseason. He could likely choose to rehab the injury and play with a harness to limit future dislocations until he has surgery.
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. played through damage to the non-throwing shoulder in his labrum during the 2021 season, but suffered repeated shoulder subluxations.
He finally had surgery to address the issue this past offseason.
Rodgers, a Gold Glove winner last season, signed a 1-year $2.7 million deal to remain with the Rockies this season and avoid arbitration.
His free agent status next offseason will also likely factor into his decision of whether to address the issue now or in the offseason.
Surgery carries a recovery timeline of four to six months, which would effectively end his season.
If he does opt for surgery, Harold Castro or Alan Trejo may be in line to replace him at second base.
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