Brock Holt Being Shut Down For ‘Foreseeable Future’ Until Symptoms Subside

Brock Holt’s recovery process is at a crossroads.

The Boston Red Sox utility man has been out since he was placed on the disabled list on April 22 due to vertigo symptoms. He went on a rehab stint with Triple-A Pawtucket, but the Red Sox now are shutting him down for the “foreseeable future” since the symptoms still haven’t faded.

Brock Holt won't be returning until he's symptom free. Farrell: "We're going to hold him out of playing for the foreseeable future."

— Chris Mason (@ByChrisMason) May 26, 2017

Holt saw head trauma specialist Michael Collins on Thursday, and this decision was made based on his recommendation.

Brock Holt saw a head trauma specialist yesterday. Recommendation was to shut down from playing for the foreseeable future.

— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) May 26, 2017

After visit with Michael Collins in Pittsburgh, Brock Holt will be shut down for the foreseeable future until symptoms totally fade.

— Jason Mastrodonato (@JMastrodonato) May 26, 2017

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