Dustin Pedroia to Resume Rehab Stint in Triple-A Friday Night
By Sam Dunn
The Dustin Pedroia injury saga has been a protracted one, to say the least. The veteran second baseman and former AL MVP's legacy in the annals of Red Sox lore is safely established, but what's not nearly as clear is whether he still has real, competitive baseball left in him after missing so much time to a litany of ailments.
For the time being, however, Boston fans can feel hopeful. The Laser Show is back in Pawtucket for a new rehab assignment in Triple-A.
Dustin Pedroia injury: Boston Red Sox 2B to begin new rehab assignment for Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday https://t.co/V63KDnT44Z
— Christopher Smith (@SmittyOnMLB) May 17, 2019
Pedroia was supposed to play a Double-A game last weekend, but the knee injury he suffered at the beginning of the regular season flared up once again. He's had multiple procedures on the knee in recent years, but the organization considers him ready to chart a course back to the bigs.
In 20 at bats this season at the big league level, Pedroia has just 2 singles and 1 RBI. That stands in sharp contrast to infield phenom Michael Chavis, who has slashed .296/.406/.580 since being called up. If and when the 35-year-old veteran returns, he'll have his hands full fighting for playing time.
Dustin Pedroia's career with the Red Sox:
— Brendan (@brendan_camp) May 13, 2019
11th all-time in Games Played (1,512)
10th all-time in Runs (922)
8th all-time in Hits (1,805)
6th all-time in Doubles (394)
18th all-time in HR (140)
15th all-time in RBI (725)
6th all-time in SB (138)
Not someone who deserves slander.
But in the big picture, the Sox just won't feel like the Sox without their iconic second baseman out there. And this weekend marks the latest meaningful step toward his long-awaited return.