Following Dustin Pedroia’s injury on Friday night, his foot was so swollen that it was difficult for team doctors to deliver a clear prognosis of the injury. On Saturday, though, NESN reports that the injury is a fractured foot, and that Pedroia is taking a trip to the 15-day disabled list.
Dustin Pedroia Headed To Disabled List; X-Rays Reveal Non-Displaced Foot Fracture
The team announced Saturday afternoon that Pedroia suffered a non-displaced fracture of the navicular bone on his left foot.
The term “non-displaced fracture” is used to describe a fracture in which the bones have not fallen out of alignment. It’s a bit of good news in this situation, as non-displaced fractures normally don’t require surgery.
Regardless, a tough blow for a Red Sox team that has relied on its supercharged offense to contend in the ultra-competitive AL East.
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