Boston's Ortiz to DL, May Miss Rest of Season

If the Red Sox are going to repeat as world champions this season and win their third title in five years, they may have to do it without David Ortiz.

After injuring his left wrist during the Red Sox’ victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night, Ortiz learned yesterday he has tendon sheath damage that will keep him sidelined indefinitely. According to a source, Ortiz’ wrist will be immobilized for roughly the next month to determine whether the injury can heal on its own.

If it cannot, the Red Sox and Ortiz very well may face a harsh reality:

Season-ending surgery.

Red Sox officials confirmed after last night’s 6-3 loss to the Orioles that Ortiz has a partial tear of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon sheath in his left wrist. The sheath covers the tendon on the top, outside part of the wrist. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list after the game.

“Surgery is very unlikely,” manager Terry Francona said, “but he will be placed on the disabled list, (in a) soft cast.”

Well I'm offically freaking out. If we don't have Big Papi we're not going to repeat in my opinion, plain and simple. Hopefully the sheath can heal itself and he can get right. Manny is going to have to continue to produce like he has to help carry us through this.

Boston Herald: David Ortiz Out At Least A Month