Vaughn Grissom, the new Red Sox second baseman, is likely to miss Opening Day due to a groin strain, as announced by manager Alex Cora. This injury adds to Grissom's challenges, as he was already dealing with a hamstring issue and had not appeared in any games. Cora mentioned that there is no set timetable for Grissom's return, indicating that the recovery could take more than a few days, putting Opening Day in doubt. In light of Grissom's absence, Cora pointed to Enmanuel Valdez and Pablo Reyes as potential replacements. Meanwhile, Bob Melvin announced that Tristan Beck would not be ready for Opening Day and did not rule out a return sometime this season.
A groin strain puts new Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom's Opening Day chances in jeopardy, Alex Cora announces. Enmanuel Valdez and Pablo Reyes will take over. https://t.co/j5WvPX8u9R
Hate to see this. Hopefully quick recovery. #RedSox https://t.co/lsa3xI1KDr
Cora on Grissom: “We’ve got to shut him down ... It’s going to take more than a few days. Obviously, no timetable. But with this now, Opening Day it might not happen for him.”
Vaughn Grissom in jeopardy of missing Opening Day https://t.co/M8lkNzcu1F
Cora pointed to Valdez as being next in line. With Reyes also available. Grissom also was dealing with a hamstring issue and had yet to appear in a game. So this is definitely a setback https://t.co/soWQdRK7lj
Vaughn Grissom Likely To Miss Opening Day Due To Groin Strain https://t.co/E8O2ZzgzQt https://t.co/1KGYFL2FxF
Vaughn Grissom has a groin strain. Opening Day in doubt, per Alex Cora.
Vaughn Grissom has suffered a groin injury and has been shut down - he may not be ready for Opening Day, per Alex Cora. #RedSox
Bob Melvin says they’re not expecting Tristan Beck back for some time, and he won’t be ready for Opening Day. Didn’t rule out a return sometime this season.