We knew that the Boston Red Sox would face some challenges filling the void left by the retirement of franchise icon David Ortiz. The torch has been passed to the next generation, led by Mookie Betts. While it would be unfair to expect anyone to fill Big Papi’s shoes overnight, the star outfielder’s admission of how much the team is struggling to move on is a troubling sign.
In a recent interview with WEEI’s Rob Bradford, Betts opened up about how difficult this season has been without having Ortiz to lean on.