Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes that Carl Crawford (wrist) “will start the season on the disabled list.”
It sounds like he’s just speculating, as the Red Sox have not ruled the outfielder out for Opening Day, but it’s obviously noteworthy. Crawford underwent surgery on his left wrist earlier this month to remove cartilage, and although the procedure was considered minor, it sounds like it could keep him out at the start of the year. The 30-year-old will be looking to bounce back in a big way in his second year with Boston after hitting just .255/.289/.405 batting line with 11 home runs, 18 stolen bases and 56 RBI across 130 games in 2011.
Source: boston.com