One of the first decisions that Ron Roenicke will need to make as interim manager of the Boston Red Sox is who will replace Mookie Betts in the leadoff spot.
Roenicke didn’t even have time to settle into his new role before he was asked about his lineup during the introductory press conference this week. Nothing is set in stone with spring training barely underway but the new skipper has some options in mind.
According to Masslive.com’s Christopher Smith, Roenicke addressed the question by naming Andrew Benintendin and Alex Verdugo as two potential options to fill the void at the top of the lineup.