Lowrie has surgery, out 6-8 weeks.

by SoxDevil on Apr 22, 2009 1:22 PM EDT

The problem plaguing Jed Lowrie's left wrist was damaged cartilage. Although there's no word on the precise injury or severity, Lowrie underwent surgery yesterday in Arizona to repair the damage. This is the best option for the Red Sox and should ensure that Lowrie is healthy and productive for the remainder of the season.

"Everything that was done today puts him on track to start swinging the bat in six weeks, which is what the hope was when this came up," Boston manager Terry Francona said.

Expect Lowrie to need some minor league starts to get back up to speed. I put the over-under for his return to the BoSox at 8 weeks.

Per the Associated Press, Nick Green is batting .240 through eight games as Lowrie's replacement. Shortstop Julio Lugo, recovering from right knee surgery, planned to begin a rehabilitation stint Tuesday at Triple-A Pawtucket but the game was rained out.

If the Red Sox bats can continue to hit as they have the past few games, I don't expect we'll be overly inconvenienced by Lowrie's absence. In fact, it would be helpful to see if Lugo has anything to offer the Sox or another team when he's finished with his rehab starts.

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Could be the best of both worlds

If Lugo comes back, plays well, and doesn’t go back on the DL again, it might be possible to trade him in July.

by RSNexile on Apr 22, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions

Huzzah!

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by bdalebs on Apr 22, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Green is playing admirably in the meantime.

He’s giving up some errors, but making plenty of good plays, and certainly performing offensively (.900+ OPS)

by Ben Buchanan on Apr 22, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

Right?

Green has been a god-send.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Apr 22, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I have to agree with RSNexile...

While nobody likes to see injuries, especially a young talent like Jed, this might be good to give Lugo his shot to step up and shine. The question arises, who wants to swallow that contract? IF Lugo is solid, then maybe that gives him a little more worth. I think that the knock on him isn’t going to go away in two months of solid play though. With Green stepping up and contributing, we know that there is potential AFTER Lowrie, making the prospect of shipping Lugo even less worrisome.

by MonsterShadow327 on Apr 24, 2009 1:18 AM EDT reply actions