"It's going to be a little bit of a challenge," Lovullo said. "We have four guys that can play three positions. And we're going to juggle it and make sure nobody misses out on consistent playing time. The dog days are upon us. We're going to be able to schedule some guys for some well-needed rest and off-days. But the bottom line is we want all four of those guys to play and contribute at this point."
The 22-year-old Betts has thrived in his first full season, providing the Sox with a solid threat in the leadoff spot and making several highlight-reel plays.