The Red Sox finally received some good news on the injury front to conclude an opening month that was full of setbacks.
Garrett Cooper’s first game with Boston ended prematurely, taking a 94.8 mph fastball from San Francisco’s Sean Hjelle on the wrist in the fifth inning. The first baseman immediately left the game, recording just three plate appearances before the injury in the Red Sox’ 4-0 win Tuesday over the Giants.
But the Sox breathed a sigh of relief following Tuesday’s win. Alex Cora said Cooper avoided a major injury.
“He’s doing OK,” Cora told reporters.