Despite their underwhelming performances so far this season, Red Sox interim manager Ron Roenicke does not plan on benching outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Jackie Bradley Jr.
During their 5-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, Benintendi was 0-for-5, and is currently 2-for-29 this season. Bradley Jr. is hitting .273 this season, but is 1 for his last 19 (his impressive defense hasn’t gone away).
Roenicke believes both players need consistent playing time in order to get into a rhythm. After the game on Tuesday, he brushed off the notion of benching them, stating, ‘We’ve got to play them to get them going.