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BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 17: Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on September 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

On Thursday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox will open up their 2026 regular season when they visit the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio.

The Red Sox have made a lot of roster moves to get ready for Opening Day.

Red Sox Release 7-Year MLB Player

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 17: Brendan Rodgers #5 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a picture during the 2026 Boston Red Sox Photo Day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 17, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

According to Brendan Campbell of bloggingtheredsox.com, the Red Sox have released Brendan Rodgers ahead of the new season.

Campbell wrote: “The Red Sox have released veteran infielder Brendan Rodgers, who was in camp as a non-roster invite this spring before suffering a right shoulder injury earlier this month that ultimately required surgery.”

Rodgers is coming off a year where he appeared in 43 games for the Houston Astros.

He batted .191 with two home runs, 11 RBI’s and 12 runs.

GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 06: Brendan Rodgers #1 of the Houston Astros rounds first base on his three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 06, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Rodgers’ MLB Career

GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 12: Jeremy Peña #3 (L) and Brendan Rodgers #1 of the Houston Astros laugh at second base during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Daikin Park on June 12, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Rodgers was picked third in the 2015 MLB Draft.

Before the Astros, he had spent the first six years of his career playing for the Colorado Rockies.

In 2022, he batted .266 with 13 home runs, 63 RBI’s and 72 runs in 137 games.

GettyWASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 21: Brendan Rodgers #7 of the Colorado Rockies throws from a knee for an out on Jacob Young of the Washington Nationals at first base in the second inning at Nationals Park on August 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

At 29, he could still be a good pickup for another MLB team (once he gets healthy).

Over 495 games, Rodgers has batted .261 with 47 home runs, 208 RBI’s and 230 runs.

Chris Cotillo of MassLive wrote (on March 17): “Update: Red Sox non-roster invitee Brendan Rodgers underwent right shoulder labral revision surgery, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. He was back in camp today in a brace.”

GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 21: Brendan Rodgers #1 of the Houston Astros hits a two-run double in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Daikin Park on April 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Red Sox Ahead Of Reds Showdown

GettyMONTERREY, MEXICO – MARCH 24: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox enters the field prior to the MLB Monterrey Series between the Boston Red Sox and Sultanes de Monterrey at estadio Mobil Super on March 24, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Following the Reds, the Red Sox will remain on the road for a series with the Houston Astros that starts on March 30.

They will then return home to host the San Diego Padres.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.  He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar