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Red Sox: John Farrell clarifies OF Chris Young’s role

The Boston Red Sox appear to be set in the outfield with a trio that played well together down the stretch to close out last season, which left us to wonder what role Chris Young would play.

When the season opens in April we expect to see Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley and Rusney Castillo patrolling the outfield. This blossoming young trio threatens to become the league’s best defensive outfield alignment, while untapped potential still remains in their bats. With the upside that these three bring to the table, where does that leave Young?