Though not an immediate solution in the outfield, Wilyer Abreu quietly became a dependable option following his debut in a small, platoon-heavy sample.
The Positives
The return from the Christian Vazquez trade is looking pretty good. Enmanuel Valdez, a power hitter who is a versatile fielder, at least, though not a particularly sound one, got the early headlines at second base. But he might not end up being the best piece of the return. Wilyer Abreu, who would eventually be named to the postseason Triple-A All-Star team for Worcester (and would become a dad in August!