MLB Writer Shares 'Lingering Concern' For Red Sox Amid Playoff Push
Briefly

Obviously Rafael Devers is not part of the above concern, Still, Boston leads the majors in team OPS even though the Red Sox are middle of the pack at first base and dead last--30th out of 30--at second base. Alex Cora has been very creative with the deployment of his position players in the wake of key injuries, but things might be more settled very soon.
Vaughn Grissom, whose first Boston season has been limited to 23 games and an OPS+ of 4 (yes, 4) is also on a rehab stint and has been productive in Triple-A as he works his way back. He might have to prove himself in the minors even after coming off the IL, but it still seems as if Vaughn is the best answer at second if Boston is to reach its ceiling. But he needs to hit.
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