ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are putting first baseman-outfielder Franchy Cordero on the injured list after he sprained both sides of his ankle in a game this week.
The Red Sox also said right-hander Tanner Houck had back surgery Tuesday and is expected to be ready for spring training next season.
Boston shortstop Xander Bogaerts left Tuesday night’s 8-4 loss to Tampa Bay after six innings with back spasms. Manager Alex Cora said Bogaerts will not play on Wednesday,
Cordero was carted off in the fifth inning Monday night after running into the left field wall chasing Randy Arozarena’s double at Tampa Bay.