Ceddanne Rafaela’s introduction to the major leagues in 2023 has been a promising development for the Red Sox this season.
The 23-year-old is being utilized in a few different ways as needed, but Alex Cora has a plan for Rafaela long-term. The Boston manager wants to make Rafaela’s time in the infield less and less frequent.
“Center field,” Cora said when asked where he sees Rafaela’s future. “He’s a game changer … it’s the instincts, the first step.”
On Friday against the Chicago White Sox, Rafaela started at second base for the first time this season.