A shaky starting rotation means the Red Sox pitchers will have their work cut out for them this spring. Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello are almost guaranteed to be on the Opening Day roster, but the other three rotation spots are up in the air. Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford are probably the most likely starting options. However, Josh Winckowski and Cooper Criswell are also scheduled to prepare as starters.Rafael Devers, Trevor Story and Triston Casas will likely all regain their spots in the infield. Connor Wong is also likely to hold down Boston’s starting pitching position with Reese McGuire as a solid backup.Also the field of Soxand#039;needs an explanation. Manager Alex Cora recently acknowledged that Masataka Yoshida will get most of his at-bats with the team and as his designated hitter, leaving room for a new left fielder in front of the Green Monster. Wilyer Abreu is expected to take the reins in left and Tyler Oand#039;Neill Alex Verdugo and#039;e the former role in right field..
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