FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox speaks to the media during a press conference during a team workout on February 15, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
Alex Verdugo is the perfect man for the job at Boston’s lead-off spot.
After just five games of this shortened 2020 MLB season, it’s already become evident that it’s going to be a tough one for the Boston Red Sox. Following a convincing offensive performance in the opening night win against the Baltimore Orioles, the Red Sox offense has looked very tame over the four games since that display.