During a postgame interview on Sunday, Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts offered some potentially telling comments as the team heads into the final stretch of the 2022 season.
Mired in last place, Boston has several weeks remaining to try and at least finish above .500 on the year (the team is currently 69-72).
For Bogaerts, 29, the final days of the season could also be his last with the Red Sox. The four-time All-Star can opt out of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent this winter.
“I can’t lie. Right now I’m extremely focused,” said Bogaerts.