Which Red Sox Players Will Miss Substantial Time This Year?

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I don't think they are going to add another offensive guy to the 40 man.

 

I think from here on out, it’s minor league deals….

[moonslav59]

I think from here on out, it’s minor league deals….

 

Until the deadline.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

I will not comment on his defense as someone on here will state unequivocally that they have seen him play SS in person and that he was great.

 

This is what SoxProspects says about his defense: Fringy hands and range. Not a natural fielder. Can make routine plays but tends to lack fluidity and makes things more difficult than they need to be. Has primarily played second and third base in his career, but in 2022 began to see some time in left field and first base in an attempt to find him a long-term defensive home. Potential below-average defender regardless of where he ends up. Has moved around the diamond, but that is driven by him being below-average defensively and trying to find where he will best fit rather than true versatility. Will have to hit to hold value given defensive limitations.

 

I saw Valdez but never said he was great. But I knew he had a bad rep on D, so I made sure to watch him carefully -- warming up at several infield positions -- and he fielded all his plays, finished with strong throws, and looked like a professional ballplayer. He also swung from the heels at every pitch and pulled one over the road in Worcester and hit the building across the street.

 

I can't say any of those things about Jarren Duran, who made the big leagues in two years so far. But I was always excited about seeing him in Boston after reading of his potential in the minors.

[mvp 78]

I think from here on out, it’s minor league deals….

 

I agree 100%.