The Red Sox offense has been good early on in camp, and that’s without their best player, too. Xander Bogaerts is still working his way back from his shoulder injury, though, and is unlikely to see game action until perhaps next weekend. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
In Sunday’s game, the Red Sox handed the ball to Garrett Richards for the start, and Sean McAdam breaks down the rough day for the righty. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
On a more positive note, Matt Barnes looked good. Obviously one outing is not going to make him the closer in 2021, but it’s a step in that direction.