Red Sox notebook: Brasier, Cordero might not be ready for Opening Day
Reliever Ryan Brasier and outfielder Franchy Cordero were both late arrivals to training camp and have not been able to catch up.
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Boston relief pitcher Ryan Brasier, expected to be in Boston’s bullpen, had his arrival to spring training delayed due to personal reasons and has not yet appeared in a spring training game.
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The Red Sox might not be at full strength for on Opening Day against the Orioles in just over three weeks.
Reliever Ryan Brasier and outfielder Franchy Cordero might not be ready to break camp with the team at the end of March. Both players arrived to Fort Myers late and have been behind in their progressions, Manager Alex Cora said.
Red Sox notebook: Pivetta ‘feeling really confident’ after spring debut
Nick Pivetta, projected as Boston s No. 5 starter, allows one hit and one run in two innings against the Twins.
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The Red Sox acquired Nick Pivetta from the Phillies last August, and they have him penciled in as their No. 5 starter.
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Manager Alex Cora doesn’t want Nick Pivetta to feel like he has something to prove, and it doesn’t sound like the Red Sox right-hander has a chip on his shoulder, either.
The Red Sox traded for Pivetta last August in the deal that sent Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree to the Phillies, and he’s projected to start the season as the No. 5 starter. But after spending four seasons with the Phillies, where he produced a 5.40 ERA while starting only 15 games over 2019 and 2020, the 28-year-old Pivetta isn’t looking back; he’s just focused on his new chance.
Hernandez, after six seasons with the Dodgers as mostly a super-sub utility player, is embracing Manager Alex Cora's challenge to be Boston's leadoff hitter.
Hernandez, after six seasons with the Dodgers as mostly a super-sub utility player, is embracing Manager Alex Cora's challenge to be Boston's leadoff hitter.