On Saturday, the Boston Red Sox will play their second game of the season when they face off against the Reds in Cincinnati.
They are coming off a 3-0 victory over the Reds (on Thursday).
Boston Red Sox Make Roster Decision Before Reds
GettyFORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 17: Brendan Rodgers #5 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a picture during the 2026 Boston Red Sox Photo Day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 17, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Before the season began, the Red Sox released Brendan Rodgers (who is currently injured).
That said, Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com reported the news that the franchise has brought him back on a new (Minor League) deal.
Hatfield wrote: “After being released earlier this week, veteran IF Brendan Rodgers has re-signed with the Red Sox on a two-year minor league deal. Allows him to rehab his shoulder surgery and stay with the team thru 2027.”
GettyFORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 17: Brendan Rodgers #5 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a picture during the 2026 Boston Red Sox Photo Day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 17, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
MLB Social Media Reacts To Rodgers Move
GettyDENVER, CO – AUGUST 14: Brendan Rodgers #7 of the Colorado Rockies runs the bases en route to scoring a run in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on August 14, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying about the latest move:
@REnjoyer2026: “Love it hope he comes back better than ever”
@zoidbergererer: “Love this”
@anguillaman2: “They waste so much money on rehab projects that almost never pan out”
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 08: Brendan Rodgers #7 of the Colorado Rockies gets ready in the batters box against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 08, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Jake Kirby: “Boston Red Sox second baseman Brendan Rodgers will remain with the organization after signing a two-year minor league contract. Rodgers will miss the 2026 season recovering from shoulder surgery, offering no immediate value to fantasy rosters.”
@honestsoxfan: “Good for them doing right by him, they didn’t have to do that”
@Christian_Rouse: “What’s up with these new 2 year minor league deals? Never seen it before this season….”
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – JUNE 22: Brendan Rodgers #7 of the Colorado Rockies circles the bases after hitting a three RBI home run against the Washington Nationals in the third inning at Coors Field on June 22, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Rodgers’ MLB Career
GettyMEXICO CITY, MEXICO – APRIL 27: Brendan Rodgers #7 of the Colorado Rockies reacts in the 8th inning during the MLB World Tour Mexico City Series between the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú on April 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
Rodgers was the third pick in the 2015 MLB Draft.
He has played seven years for the Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros.
Over 495 career games, the 29-year-old is batting .261 with 47 home runs, 208 RBI’s and 230 runs.
Boston Red Sox Make New Roster Decision Before Reds Game