FORT MYERS — It’s starting to look like Hanley Ramirez is going to be a focal point in the Red Sox’ offense this season.
With 10 days until the season opener, manager Alex Cora has a good idea how he’ll split playing time between Ramirez, Mitch Moreland, J.D. Martinez and the three outfielders.
Ramirez has been Cora’s No. 3 hitter for most of the spring, including yesterday’s 6-5 win against Philadelphia. He played first base and was 1-for-3 with a double during his 14th start of the spring compared to Moreland’s 10.
“I’m getting more comfortable with (Ramirez hitting third),” Cora said.