To the extent that there ever was any intrigue about whether or not Caleb Durbin, Marcelo Mayer, or another person could be taking part in third base for the 2026 Crimson Sox, you possibly can put that intrigue to mattress. Alex Cora, whereas going out of his approach to make clear that he wasn’t asserting something official, mainly made it official: “Caleb, he’s taking part in third base once more. We’ll in all probability resolve that subsequent week. However I really feel very comfy with him at third base. Truthfully, (the intrigue) is extra for (reporters). It’s type of like, ‘What are we going to do?’ 5 (straight) days of taking part in third base. He performed the entire season… Like, what are we on the lookout for? Two floor balls in spring coaching. You recognize, so…” Bought it, Alex, thanks for the replace! (Sean McAdam, MassLive)
Regardless of being prepared to offer the third base place to Durbin, the Crimson Sox are nonetheless not prepared to offer second base to Marcelo Mayer. What’s it that the Sox brass remains to be ready to see from him? Higher swing choices. (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)
If Mayer doesn’t get the opening day job, we’ll in all probability be taking a look at Isiah Kiner-Falefa pairing up with Trevor Story up the center. However Nick Sogard is within the dialog as nicely, and he has the psychological benefit of already realizing what it feels prefer to combat for a roster spot. (Tim Healey, Boston Globe)
Somebody who received’t be competing for a roster spot this spring, although, is Triston Casas. Yesterday, he made it official that he won’t be wholesome sufficient to take part in any Grapefruit League video games:
Casas’s energy bat shall be missed. Although it received’t be missed fairly as a lot if Masataka Yoshida and Jarren Duran proceed performing the way in which they’re proper now within the World Baseball Traditional. The 2 outfielders/DHs have arguably been the very best performers within the event proper now, because the Crimson Sox group as a complete is placing on a present. (Ian Browne, MLB.com)
Garrett Crochet, although, nonetheless doesn’t remorse his determination to say no the invitation to play for Group USA. He’s centered on getting his mechanics proper for the common season. (Peter Abraham, Boston Globe)
