Boston.com · Mar 4, 2023
Red Sox find loophole to new MLB shift rule
Alex Cora is back for another season with the Red Sox.As Major League Baseball implements a series of new rules this season, teams will be forced to adjust their tactics to stay up to speed.
The Red Sox, perhaps ahead of the curve, found a creative way to avoid breaking one rule and give themselves a competitive advantage.
In their game against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, with left-handed hitter Joey Gallo at the plate, the Red Sox moved center-fielder Adam Duvall to shallow right field.
Raimel Tapia switched from left to center, Alex Verdugo stayed in his typical position in right, and left field was totally open, as the Red Sox created their own custom shift.
