Left-handed reliever Fernando Abad didn’t exactly endear himself with fans during his brief stint with the Boston Red Sox last season and it appears he’s not off to a great start impressing his manager this spring.
After posting an unsightly 6.39 ERA over 18 appearances in a Red Sox uniform and falling out of the bullpen mix completely by the time the postseason rolled around, Abad entered spring training knowing that his spot on the roster was hardly a lock. Which is why we have to question his decision to leave camp to participate in the World Baseball Classic.