It shows a concern for his OBP though. His slugging is heavily impacted by his HR/FB ratio. Maybe that can continue during the summer months, but it's not a good outlook for Sept/Oct.
@redsoxstats
Kiké didn't play on June 16-18, since his return on the 19th he's gone 9-30, 4 2B, 3 HR, 5 BB, 6 K, 300/395/733
His batting is approaching league average, he's +5 defensive runs saved, and he's on pace for a 3-3.5 bWAR season.
Having your 1b hit in the 9th hole isn't ideal. 1b is the second highest OPS on average behind DH. It's basically the Sox punting a strong offensive position.
Duran will definitely weaken the defense short term. Whoever becomes starting CFer (Verdugo or Duran) will be a downgrade. Also, moving Kiké to 2b hurts defense there if he is the starter. However, it would strengthen the offensive lineup considerably.
WRC+ by month:
April 68
May 77
June 98
K% by month:
April 32.9
May 39.2
June 40.5
BB% by month
April 6.6
May 5.4
June 3.8
He's getting better, but that's not saying a whole heck of a lot.
Nope. You keep Devers at 3b because you have nobody to replace that production there. Then you promote Casas who already is a good glove and can outhit Dalbec.
@SPChrisHatfield
The hits keep coming for Red Sox minor league pitchers: RHP Aldo Ramirez (#SP60 no. 8) has been placed on the injured list with right elbow tendinitis. He joins Houck (now back), Seabold, Ward, and Mata as pitchers in our Top 10 who've gone on IL already this year.
FCL Red Sox (GCL no longer exists) played their season opener today. Interesting roster.
https://www.milb.com/gameday/fcl-red-sox-vs-fcl-braves/2021/06/28/657802#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=657802
Brainer Bonaci SS
Nick Decker LF (rehab)
Blaze Jordan 3B
Bryan Gonzalez DH
Darel Belen RF
Eduardo Vaughn CF
Danny Diaz 1B
Antoni Flores 2B
Jonathan Diaz C
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Red Sox have to face Danny Duffy tonight but it sounds like he's just going to be an opener as they are experimenting with his usage. In 45 innings this year he has a 1.81 ERA and 53 K.
He deserves it only because he was saying "I've called everything that was happening for the past 5 years with the Sox and I know what will happen in 2021 because of my track record."