There’s no denying that Xander Bogaerts is a critical player for the Red Sox and a shortstop many teams would love to employ. He needs to be healthy in the postseason for Boston to contend. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) ($$)
David Price’s run at postseason redemption will be one of the most enticing narratives for the Sox in the coming weeks. (Jared Diamond; Wall Street Journal)
At the other end of the double-play tandem from Bogaerts, the Red Sox have tons of options and Alex Cora is well aware of that fact, along with others that pertain to constructing the playoff roster.