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OTM Open Thread 3/19: Masataka Yoshida likely to begin year on IL

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Good morning! There is only one more week without Red Sox baseball in your life. And as we get closer to opening day some roster questions are getting answered. E.g., Masataka Yoshida, who homered yesterday, will likely begin the season on the IL, as he’s apparently still not healthy enough to play in the outfield and the DH position has been newly filled. So that’s one jam (temporarily) cleared.

What about second base? The latest chatter is that it will go to Kristian Campbell:

Reporting with @Sean_McAdam: The Red Sox have not finalized roster decisions yet, but as things stand now, Kristian Campbell (second base) and Aroldis Chapman (closer) are in good spots to win their roster battles.