Bleacher Report · May 8, 2019
Red Sox Rookie Michael Chavis Is Surprise Hero Saving Them from Disaster
The Boston Red Sox were pretty much screwed before Michael Chavis came along.
Considering they came into 2019 off a historically outstanding season, that shouldn't have been the case. Additionally, Chavis was considered a good-but-not-great prospect when he got the call in April.
Yet there he is, hitting the heck out of the ball. And there are the Red Sox, finally playing more like a defending World Series champion should be playing.
Chavis announced his presence in his debut on April 20. Facing hard-throwing Tampa Bay Rays closer Jose Alvarado, the 23-year-old smacked a pinch-hit 109.1 mph double to set up the decisive run in a 6-5 Red Sox victory.