Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Not ready for games yet
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Mondesi (knee) remains limited to drills in extended spring training and does not appear close to playing in games, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that it's a matter of pain tolerance at this point with Mondesi's surgically repaired left knee. "He's having good days and bad days," said Cora. "I don't want to think for him, but it's probably 'I don't feel comfortable doing this,' and then you have slow down. Structurally, he came (to Boston), they checked him out, there was imaging and all that stuff and everything looked good, so..." Cora also acknowledged of Mondesi that "there was some imbalance as far as his strength and legs and all of that. It's more than just the rehab." Mondesi remains without a timetable for return and when he is cleared for game action he'll surely need a lengthy rehab assignment. At this point, it doesn't seem likely that he'll be back prior to the All-Star break.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: No rehab assignment scheduled yet
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Mondesi (knee) underwent a checkup in Boston last week, and he's still not ready to begin a rehab assignment at this time, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
The positive news is that all was OK in Mondesi's checkup, and he continues to ramp up his activities. Unfortunately for Mondesi and fantasy managers, he's still not ready to get back on the field and face live hitting, and there's no timetable for when that will occur. Mondesi is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list June 1, but it's very likely the speedy infielder will need more time before he's ready to contribute for the Red Sox.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Visiting doctor
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Mondesi (knee) is headed to Boston to visit a doctor before determining the next step in his rehab process, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Mondesi has been going through the same hitting and fielding routine he's had for several weeks but hasn't played in any games yet. A clearer timetable for the infielder could be available following his upcoming checkup.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Takes BP and grounders
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Mondesi (knee) took batting practice and fielded grounders Monday in Tropicana Field, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Mondesi continues to make progress as he works his way back from the ACL tear he suffered in 2022. The speedy infielder is on the 60-day injured list, so he's not eligible to return to Boston until the end of May at the earliest. Once healthy, he could see plenty of time in the infield, and his speed gives him a chance for immediate fantasy relevancy.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Placed on 60-day IL
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The Red Sox placed Mondesi (knee) on the 60-day injured list Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
As a result of the transaction, Mondesi will come off the 40-man roster and won't be eligible to make his Boston debut until at least late May. The Red Sox have been vague about a potential timetable for Mondesi to resume playing while he continues his recovery from the ACL tear he suffered last year. He'll be in the mix at second base once healthy, but for now, Christian Arroyo will hold down the keystone.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Still no timetable for return
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Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom told reporters Tuesday that there's still no timetable for Mondesi (knee) to return, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Mondesi has already been ruled out for the start of the season, and he will begin the 2023 campaign on the injured list. That will open up a spot for a player like Raimel Tapia, who is going to be a backup outfielder with the Red Sox to open the year. Mondesi will assuredly need a rehab assignment before playing in games, so it's unlikely he's helping Boston before the end of April, with the middle of May a likely landing spot.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Ruled out for spring games
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Mondesi (knee) will not play in any Grapefruit League games this spring, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic on Friday.
Things had been pointing in that direction for a while now. Cora also added that there remains no timetable for Mondesi's return as he works his way back from last year's ACL tear. The infielder continues to work out and seems to be progressing fine, but fantasy managers should count on him missing at least the first month or so of the season. Christian Arroyo is in line for starts at second base.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Hits and fields grounders
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Mondesi (knee) hit outside and fielded grounders Tuesday in Red Sox camp, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora called it another "good day" for the rehabbing speedster. Mondesi is doubtful for the start of the 2023 regular season as he completes his recovery from ACL surgery last May, but he's generally trending in a positive direction and should again be an intriguing fantasy option as soon he's deemed fit to join the active roster in Boston.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Works out Tuesday
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Mondesi (knee) participated in running activities and fielded grounders Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
The activity is what manager Alex Cora described as a "great day for him." The manager added that Mondesi's workload will become greater in the upcoming days. The infielder isn't trending toward being ready for Opening Day, but Mondesi is expected to be part of a rotation in the middle infield whenever he's ready to play.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: To have follow-up tests
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Mondesi (knee) will undergo follow-up tests Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
The goal of the tests is simply to get a better idea as to how Mondesi's recovery from a torn left ACL is going. The infielder has been hitting and taking grounders lately, although not on an everyday basis. Mondesi is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, but we could find out more regarding his timetable following Monday's tests.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Begins baseball activities
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Mondesi (knee) has started baseball activities with hitting and fielding drills but is still ramping up his running progression, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Mondesi's rehab is expected to keep him out of the lineup when Opening Day rolls around, which means manager Alex Cora will deploy Enrique Hernandez at shortstop and Christian Arroyo at second base. Once Mondesi is healthy, there could be a rotation of the three players at the two positions until Trevor Story (elbow, 60-day IL) is ready to play.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Opening Day is best-case scenario
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Mondesi (knee) being ready for Opening Day would be a best-case scenario, Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom told Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe on Tuesday.
Manager Alex Cora expressed optimism about Mondesi's recovery from ACL surgery earlier Tuesday, but Bloom doesn't appear confident the infielder will be ready to play by Opening Day. Mondesi is expected to see playing time at both second base and shortstop once he's healthy, but for now those positions will be manned by Christian Arroyo and Enrique Hernandez, respectively.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Cora encouraged by progress
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Mondesi (knee) looks good at the start of camp, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe on Tuesday.
Mondesi is behind others at the beginning of spring training as he works his way back from ACL surgery, but his skipper is encouraged by how the infielder looks. Cora noted Tuesday that Christian Arroyo is the team's second baseman "as of now," but the door would appear to be open for Mondesi to take that job if he can show he's healthy. Mondesi was acquired from the Royals via trade last month.
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Red Sox's Adalberto Mondesi: Acquired by Red Sox
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The Red Sox acquired Mondesi (knee) along with a player to be named later from the Royals on Tuesday in exchange for Josh Taylor, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said Enrique Hernandez remains the likely starter at shortstop, per Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican, and Mondesi should be in the mix for playing time at both shortstop and second base. However, Mondesi isn't fully recovered from the ACL surgery he underwent last May and isn't guaranteed to be ready for Opening Day, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Injuries have obviously been the 27-year-old's big bugaboo, but this looks like a small price to pay for the Red Sox for a player with some upside. Mondesi will make $3.05 million in 2023 and is slated to hit free agency next winter.
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Royals' Adalberto Mondesi: Shifts to 60-day IL
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Mondesi (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.
The 26-year-old underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last week, so it was only a matter of time before he moved to the 60-day IL. Mondesi isn't expected to return this season while going through an extensive recovery.
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Royals' Adalberto Mondesi: Undergoes successful surgery
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The Royals revealed Wednesday that Mondesi (knee) underwent successful surgery last week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Mondesi was diagnosed with a torn ACL in late April, and he'll now begin his lengthy recovery process following his successful procedure. The 26-year-old is expected to require 6-to-9 months to recover, so he'll likely miss the remainder of the season. Nicky Lopez has served as Kansas City's primary shortstop since Mondesi sustained his injury.
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Royals' Adalberto Mondesi: Diagnosed with torn ACL
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Royals president of baseball operations Dayton Moore announced Thursday that Mondesi was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Mondesi has battled more than his fair share of injuries over his seven-year MLB career, and he hasn't made it far into this season without picking up another serious one. He played in just 35 games last season due to a variety of issues and will likely appear in no more than 15 this season, as a torn ACL typically takes eight or nine months to recover from. Expect Nicky Lopez to serve as the primary shortstop the rest of the way, with Whit Merrifield moving into second base from right field. Meanwhile, Kyle Isbel and Edward Olivares are expected to compete for at-bats at the vacated outfield spot.
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Royals' Adalberto Mondesi: Move to IL official
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The Royals officially placed Mondesi (knee) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Kansas City recalled infielder Emmanuel Rivera from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move, though Nicky Lopez is on track to step in as the Royals' everyday shortstop while Mondesi is out indefinitely after suffering structural damage to his left knee in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the White Sox. A clearer timetable for Mondesi's return could become available within the next few days, but expect him to miss well beyond the minimum 10 days.
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Royals' Adalberto Mondesi: Heading to injured list
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Mondesi (knee) will be placed on the injured list Thursday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Mondesi was removed from Tuesday's win over the White Sox due to knee discomfort, and he underwent an MRI that revealed some structural damage. While a timetable for the 26-year-old's return isn't yet clear, it seems likely that he'll be forced to spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the shelf.
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Royals' Adalberto Mondesi: Getting more tests for knee
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Royals manager Mike Matheny said Mondesi is scheduled to get more tests on his left knee Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Mondesi is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Matheny noted that he's optimistic the knee injury Mondesi sustained in Tuesday's 6-0 win isn't too serious, but the Royals won't know the extent of the issue until doctors have a chance to evaluate the 26-year-old. The injury is a disappointing development it what has already been a rough start to the season for Mondesi, who is hitting .140 with no extra-base hits and is buoying his fantasy value almost exclusively through his five stolen bases.
