Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis is an odd fit for first base platoon

The Boston Red Sox plan to platoon Michael Chavis with Mitch Moreland at first base but it’s an odd pairing since neither hits lefties well.

There’s a spot for Michael Chavis on the Boston Red Sox roster but it might not be the right spot to maximize his strengths.

Ron Roenicke addressed the role of Chavis with the media on Sunday, according to The Boston Globe’s Peter Abraham. The Red Sox interim manager views Chavis as a platoon partner with veteran Mitch Moreland at first base.

“When a left hander is pitching against us it will probably be for sure Mitch’s day off. I think that’s what we’re kind of thinking now,” said Roenicke. “We’re not planning on Mitch playing 140 games this year. So…