It was a bit unexpected when the Boston Red Sox brought Carson Smith back this winter. It would be even more of a surprise if the right-hander is available by Opening Day.
Smith is recovering from shoulder surgery that prematurely ended his season last May, a freak injury that was the result of slamming his glove in frustration. Rather than take responsibility for his actions like a mature adult, Smith bizarrely tried to pin the blame on manager Alex Cora for the way he utilized him leading up to the incident.