Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia exits with sprained left wrist

CHICAGO -- Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia left Monday afternoon's game against the Chicago White Sox in the second inning with a sprained left wrist.

Pedroia's early exit happened one inning after he collided with White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu while trying to beat out an infield hit. Pedroia fell over the top of Abreu and landed on his stomach as the burly first baseman slid feet-first into the bag.

Josh Rutledge came off the bench to replace Pedroia at second base.

Pedroia, 33, is hitting .292 with two home runs and 21 RBIs in 45 games.