Throughout the season, one thing the Red Sox have struggled with is finding a productive and complete lineup. At first, it was about trying to find a quality leadoff hitter. Then it transitioned to lineup construction as a whole, which steadied out a bit with the acquisition of Kyle Schwarber. That is, until Boston’s massive COVID-19 outbreak completely decimated the roster. Even after the end of this period, it is clear that there are still some tweaks to be made during the race for October.
A specific spot to focus on though is the bottom-third hitters in the Red Sox’s order.