The Red Sox finally confirmed what was becoming increasingly obvious to most: second-baseman
Dustin Pedroia will not be returning during the 2018 season. The veteran played in just three games this year—going 1 for 13. According to manager
Alex Cora, both the team and player agreed that there simply wasn't enough time left for
The Laser Show to get back into playing condition before the end of the 2018 campaign. It was also revealed that
The Muddy Chicken had undergone arthroscopic surgery to remove scar tissue from his balky knee this past July. The 35-year-old Pedroia will re-join the team and be present in the dugout for the balance of the season and the post-season.
