BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 02: Hunter Renfroe #10 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out against the Baltimore Orioles on Opening Day at Fenway Park on April 02, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Orioles defeat the Red Sox 3-0. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
One aspect that the Boston Red Sox have vastly improved upon this season is their enviable depth. The front office loaded up on versatile players to give Alex Cora plenty of options but with the game on the line, the manager didn’t take advantage of that flexibility.