Franchy Cordero’s journey back to Major League Baseball could involve a position change to first base.
Cordero struggled with the Red Sox when he first arrived in the deal that sent out Andrew Benintendi. He batted .178/.228/.274 in 34 games before he was sent to Worcester with just one home run — a 474-foot blast that still ranks as the Red Sox’s longest this season. Still, just one homer was a disappointing number for a player known for power.
When Cordero arrived in Worcester, however, his numbers soared. In 34 games, Cordero is up to .