"Boston's slow starts have been hampering it early this season. As of yet, the Red Sox have no clear fit for the top of the lineup. Jarren Duran, Caleb Durbin and Masataka Yoshida went 1-2-3 on Friday night with a chance to get on Dustin May early."
"There's no reason Abreu should be batting anywhere but fourth for the foreseeable future. He's been by far the club's most consistent hitter this season, and he also hits with more power than anybody in the lineup."
"If Boston's outfield was as deep in practice as it is on paper, then a slump like Anthony's could warrant a day or two off. But there's not enough offensive production to hold him out right now."
The Boston Red Sox are struggling offensively, particularly with slow starts from key players. Dustin May, a struggling pitcher, had a strong outing against Boston, allowing only one earned run. The team lacks a clear top of the lineup, with players like Jarren Duran and Caleb Durbin failing to produce. Suggestions include moving Wilyer Abreu to the cleanup spot due to his consistent hitting and power, and considering Roman Anthony for the five-hole. The team needs to make lineup changes to generate early leads and improve overall performance.
Read at Boston.com
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