Jacoby Ellsbury Injury Update – Shoulder
June 8, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Injuries, News
Jacoby Ellsbury, the speedy center fielder for the Boston Red Sox, injured his shoulder as the Boston Red Sox lost on Sunday to the Texas Rangers by a final count of 6-3. Ellsbury suffered the injury by making a diving catch in the fourth inning to rob Ian Kinsler.
Despite suffering the injury, Ellsbury stayed in the game. It wasn’t until the end of the fifth inning that Ellsbury went out. Trainers for the Red Sox are calling his injury a shoulder strain.
For the season, Ellsbury is hitting .302 with one homer and 16 RBIs. Arguably most importantly, Ellsbury has swiped 23 steals this season. Entering his second complete season in the big leagues, he has emerged as a quality outfielder for Boston.
After the game, Ellsbury spoke as if he didn’t believe the injury is serious. With the Red Sox having an off day on Monday, there’s a chance that he’ll give it a go on Tuesday.
