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Red Sox Offseason Questions
Will Franklin Arias reshape the Red Sox lineup?
In brief
Will Franklin Arias reshape the Red Sox lineup? Franklin Arias could become the Red Sox shortstop if he declares his readiness, but his role remains uncertain amid potential shifts for Trevor Story and Curtis Mead. Originally reported by Mlb.
Franklin Arias
Franklin Arias could be the Red Sox shortstop if he declares his readiness for the role.
“If he makes it clear that he should be the shortstop, then what?”
Trevor Story
Trevor Story might move to second base to compete with Curtis Mead.
“Trevor Story to second? Or to third, like Rico [Petrocelli] in the mid-70s?”
Curtis Mead
Curtis Mead could DH and rotate between second and third base.
“Where would that leave Curtis Mead?”
Mickey Gasper
Mickey Gasper’s role as a platoon hitter remains uncertain after a strong August run.
“Was Mickey Gasper for real? What’s his role?”
Caleb Durbin
Caleb Durbin’s defensive skills and potential for more offensive production are key.
“Who's the real Caleb Durbin? Is a .700 OPS his ceiling?”
Wilyer Abreu
Wilyer Abreu’s consistency as a hitter remains a challenge for regular 30-homer production.
“Can Wilyer Abreu ever become a consistent offensive player who hits 30 homers?”
Injured Starters
Tanner Houck, Kutter Crawford, Johan Oviedo, and Patrick Sandoval face uncertain roles after injuries.
“Tanner Houck? Kutter Crawford? Johan Oviedo? Patrick Sandoval? How do all those injured starters fit in?”
Adley Rutschman
Adley Rutschman’s health impacts his performance as a switch-hitter with power.
“Any chance Adley Rutschman returns to his performance level when he was healthy in Baltimore?”
In short
Franklin Arias could become the Red Sox shortstop if he declares his readiness, but his role remains uncertain amid potential shifts for Trevor Story and Curtis Mead.
