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Alex Cora not ruling out playing Mookie Betts at 2B in Games 3-4

Although it appears unlikely, right fielder Mookie Betts could shift to second base when the World Series moves to a National League ballpark next week.

Speaking to reporters Saturday, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora didn't rule out the possibility when the Red Sox travel to either Milwaukee or Los Angeles for Games 3 and 4 and won't be able to use a designated hitter.

"I don't know, man," Cora said. "He already played second in the regular season. There's always a chance, I guess."

The first-year Red Sox manager was speaking about Aug.