An industry source tells Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com that Jacoby Ellsbury suffered another fractured rib and is “probably” done for the rest of the season. The speedy center fielder was examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Ellsbury, who just returned from the disabled list on August 4, suffered the fracture stumbling over first base after colliding with Tommy Hunter of the Rangers last Friday night.
It’s not yet clear if the new fracture is related to any of the previous five fractures Ellsbury suffered in a collision with Adrian Beltre in April.
We’re hearing he’s “probably” done right now, but considering how long it took him to come back from the previous fractures -- and his subsequent and swift returns to the disabled list -- the Red Sox are better served to let him rest for several months in order to properly rest and heal the fracture.
Ellsbury has played in just 18 of the team’s 120 games this season, batting .192/.241/.244 with five RBI and seven stolen bases.