Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi won't play again this season.
Per ESPN, manager Ron Roenicke confirmed the news ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Philadelphia Phillies.
The 26-year-old outfielder went on the injured list on Aug. 12 after he suffered a strained right rib cage when he lost his footing attempting to travel around the bases during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. X-rays showed no broken bones, but the Red Sox nevertheless added Benintendi to the 45-day injured list on Tuesday.
It's a premature conclusion to a campaign Benintendi likely can't wait to put behind him. Across 14 games, he hit a dreadful .103 with no home runs, one RBI, four hits,and 17 strikeouts. He's signed through 2021.
Boston began the day dead last in the American League East standings with a 14-28 record.
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