Hunter Dobbins, the promising 25-year-old right-hander for the Boston Red Sox, has announced that his season is over due to a torn ACL in his right knee. The injury occurred during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, where Dobbins awkwardly stepped while covering first base in the second inning. After recording an out, he limped off the field, prompting manager Alex Cora to prevent him from continuing after just a warmup toss.

This isn’t Dobbins’ first encounter with an ACL injury as he previously tore the same ligament while playing high school football. The Red Sox promptly placed him on the 15-day injured list and recalled Richard Fitts to take his roster spot. Dobbins' injury raises questions about the future of the Red Sox rotation given his potential and the need for depth as the season progresses.