Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Sends a Clear Message on Upcoming Lineup

Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Sends a Clear Message on Upcoming Lineup

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora laid out his plan for his outfield usage over the next week in terms of playing time.

Alex Cora Addresses Red Sox Crowded Outfield Competition

The Red Sox face a challenging outfield situation with star talents like Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu competing for spots. Manager Alex Cora expressed the complexities of juggling these players, emphasizing that relocating them in the lineup isn't straightforward. Masataka Yoshida, primarily a designated hitter, will need to play some left field to create space, yet he falls short defensively compared to his peers. Duran, given his durability a…

Alex Cora Discusses Red Sox' Outfield Plans

The Red Sox have one of the most crowded outfield mixes in all of baseball. Jarren Duran is an All-Star who has averaged more than 5.0 WAR per season over the last two years. Wilyer Abreu has two Gold Glove awards on his mantle and a career 116 wRC+. Ceddanne Rafaela is the best defensive outfielder in the American League. Roman Anthony has a career .401 on-base percentage just 73 games into his major league career. A crowd of outfielders that i…