Hanley Ramirez Injury: Updates on Red Sox Star's Shoulder and Return

Hanley Ramirez's return to the Boston Red Sox has not been triumphant for either side in 2015, as the 31-year-old was knocked out of the lineup with a shoulder problem on Aug. 26 and has been ruled out for the season.

Continue for updates.

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Ramirez Shut Down for 2015 Season

Thursday, Sept. 24

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reported the news, saying the decision was made after Ramirez's shoulder didn't respond. Interim manager Torey Lovullo said Ramirez's effort and work ethic have been consistent, but the discomfort remaining in his shoulder prompted the decision to end his season. per Alex Speier of the Boston Globe.

Ramirez, while immensely talented, has always been an inconsistent player. Injuries have been a big part of that, as he played in fewer than 100 games in 2011 and 2013 and hasn't played in more than 140 games since 2012.

That was the case again this season, which has been the worst of Ramirez's career. He hit .249/.291/.426, though he's been only one of many Boston players to underperform in 2015. Dustin Pedroia has played in only 75 games; Pablo Sandoval has a .695 OPS. 

The Red Sox have gone through a difficult two-year stretch since winning the World Series in 2013, though they have been able to work in young talent like Mookie Betts and Blake Swihart because of injuries and the offensive struggles of players like Ramirez.

Considering Ramirez is in the first year of the four-year deal he signed in the offseason, the Red Sox are wise to play things safe with the former All-Star so he can enter 2016 at full strength and prepare for a bounce-back season.