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Kiké Hernández - Will get looks at leadoff vs. LHP Hernandez and Christian Arroyo will be used in the leadoff spot against left-handed pitching this season, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Ian Browne of MLB.com on Friday.

Impact Alex Verdugo and Triston Casas are Cora's top two picks for the leadoff spot against righties. Hernandez batted leadoff for Cora for most of the first two months of last season before being used mostly toward the bottom of the order down the stretch after returning from a hip injury.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Arroyo - Will be used at leadoff vs. lefties Arroyo and Enrique Hernandez will be utilized in the leadoff spot against left-handed pitching this season, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Ian Browne of MLB.com on Friday.

Impact Cora mentioned Triston Casas and Alex Verdugo as potential leadoff hitters against righties as he uses a revolving door at the top of the batting order. Arroyo, who is set to start at second base, figures to be in the lower third of the order versus righties.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Triston Casas - Will get starts at leadoff vs. RHP Casas and Alex Verdugo will be the preferred options in the leadoff spot against right-handed pitching, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Ian Browne of MLB.com on Friday.

Impact Cora will use Enrique Hernandez and Christian Arroyo at leadoff versus left-handers as he mixes and matches at the top of the batting order. Casas would have more pop than most leadoff hitters, but his excellent batting eye makes him a fit. He's reached base at a .400 clip this spring while slugging a couple dingers.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Verdugo - In mix at leadoff versus righties Verdugo and Triston Casas will both be used in the leadoff spot versus right-handed pitching this season, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Ian Browne of MLB.com on Friday.

Impact Cora plans to "mix and match" in the leadoff spot, at least initially, until someone shows they can handle it regularly. Enrique Hernandez and Christian Arroyo will get looks in the leadoff spot versus left-handers. Whoever is batting leadoff that particular day will be followed by Rafael Devers, Justin Turner and Masataka Yoshida.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Whitlock - Making rehab start March 31 Whitlock (hip) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on March 31, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact It will be Worcester's Opening Day and could be the only rehab outing Whitlock requires before joining the Red Sox' rotation. The right-hander is healthy but has been brought along slowly in camp following offseason hip surgery.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nola vs. deGrom, Ohtani highlight MLB's opening-day matchups

The Texas Rangers aren't wasting any time in seeing what they have in Jacob deGrom

MARCH 24, 2023 • Associated Press

NL Central Preview: Cards seek repeat without Pujols, Molina

Two familiar faces from St. Louis’ run to the NL Central title last season aren’t around anymore as the Cardinals attempt to become the division’s first repeat champion in six year...

MARCH 24, 2023 • Associated Press