The Boston Red Sox were pretty much screwed before Michael Chavis came along.
Considering they came into 2019 off a historically outstanding season, that shouldn't have been the case. Additionally, Chavis was considered a good-but-not-great prospect when he got the call in April.
Yet there he is, hitting the heck out of the ball. And there are the Red Sox, finally playing more like a defending World Series champion should be playing.
Chavis announced his presence in his debut on April 20. Facing hard-throwing Tampa Bay Rays closer Jose Alvarado, the 23-year-old smacked a pinch-hit 109.