Jackie Bradley Jr. has once again been positioned as a leader in the wake of another senseless act of violence against a Black person by the police. It’s a role he has accepted willingly. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)
But Bradley Jr. shouldn’t have to be the only one. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
Supporting teammates outside of the diamond goes a long way. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
It’s not that the Red Sox don’t have fond memories of newly available Brock Holt, but he just doesn’t make sense for the roster anymore.