Adalberto Mondesi Continues To Shine
Adalberto Mondesi is only hitting .214 on the season, but he's quickly becoming a fan favorite by coming through in big moments. Mondesi had to go against Josh Hader, one of baseball's best relievers, in a tie game with the bases loaded on Wednesday, and he drilled a single to the wall that plated two. He then quickly stole second base and came around to score what would be the deciding run on a single by Whit Merrifield. Mondesi's all-around ability helps make KC's lineup considerably more dangerous than it was before.
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Adalberto Mondesi Increasing Baseball Activities
Adalberto Mondesi (knee) has been ramping up baseball activities of late. Mondesi posted a video of himself taking grounders, running, and hitting on Monday ahead of his team's game against the Kansas City Royals. The speedy infielder has not played in a game yet this season after injuring his knee and undergoing ACL surgery. It remains to be seen whether Mondesi makes it back to the field for the 2023 season or not.
Source: Chris Hatfield on Twitter
Boston Red Sox shortstop Source: Chris Hatfield on Twitter
Adalberto Mondesi To Visit With Doctor
Adalberto Mondesi (knee) will visit with a doctor in Boston to determine the next step in his rehab from a torn ACL. For weeks now, Mondesi has been doing hitting and fielding drills, but he has yet to play in games or begin a minor-league rehab assignment. If doctors like what they see with the 27-year-old speedster, he could be on the verge of starting a rehab assignment in the minors. The switch-hitting middle infielder has yet to play in 2023 and has played in a total of 109 games the last three seasons with the Kansas City Royals due to injuries. Once considered an elite stolen base target in fantasy, Mondesi needs to prove he can stay on the field before fantasy managers will want him on their rosters again. The good news is he should see plenty of playing time at the 6 in Boston once he's ready to make his season debut.
Source: The Boston Globe - Pete Abraham
Boston Red Sox shortstop Source: The Boston Globe - Pete Abraham
Adalberto Mondesi Placed On 60-Day Injured List
Adalberto Mondesi (knee) on the 60-day injured list on Thursday. Mondesi is still recovering from a torn left ACL suffered last year, and now he won't be able to make his 2023 debut with Boston until at least May. The 27-year-old hasn't been able to stay healthy in his career, but he's worth stashing in deeper mixed leagues for his speed. He should see plenty of playing time at shortstop in his first year in Boston when he's healthy enough to return. Until then, Enrique Hernandez should see most of the playing time at the 6, with Christian Arroyo serving as Boston's primary second baseman.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Adalberto Mondesi Works Out Wednesday
Adalberto Mondesi (knee) had a good day at spring training on Wednesday while hitting and taking ground balls. Mondesi is expected to increase his workload in the coming days in camp, but he's still not expected to be ready for Opening Day at the end of March. The 27-year-old could bump Enrique Hernandez back to the outfield when he's fully healthy. Mondesi entered the league with plenty of potential from a speed perspective, but injuries have hurt him recently. He suffered a torn ACL in 2022 and played in only 15 games for the Kansas City Royals. It's also possible that he could form a platoon with Hernandez at short when he's ready, which would limit his fantasy appeal in deeper leagues.
Source: NESN - Mike Monaco
Boston Red Sox shortstop Source: NESN - Mike Monaco
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