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Race to 25: Update on the Red Sox Roster Battles

By Max Sandgrund

Mar 9, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox infielder Travis Shaw (47) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a two run home run in the first inning of the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2016; Bradenton, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox infielder Travis Shaw (47) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a two run home run in the first inning of the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 27, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder David Murphy (19) follows through on a swing for a RBI single against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder David Murphy (19) follows through on a swing for a RBI single against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

As of this morning (i.e. subject to change), based on the previous slides and the various leaders of each competition, I project the Red Sox Opening Day 25-man roster to be as follows:

OPENING DAY ROSTER

Starting Rotation (5)

  1. David Price
  2. Clay Buccholz
  3. Rick Porcello
  4. Joe Kelly
  5. Steven Wright

Bullpen (7)

  1. Craig Kimbrel (RHP)
  2. Koji Uehara (RHP)
  3. Carson Smith (RHP)
  4. Junichi Tazawa (RHP)
  5. Matt Barnes (RHP)
  6. Robbie Ross (LHP)
  7. Tommy Layne (LHP)

Starting Lineup (9)

  1. Mookie Betts CF
  2. Dustin Pedroia 2B
  3. Xander Bogaerts SS
  4. David Ortiz DH
  5. Hanley Ramirez 1B
  6. Pablo Sandoval 3B
  7. Rusney Castillo LF
  8. Blake Swihart C
  9. Jackie Bradley CF

Bench (4)

  1. Brock Holt
  2. Chris Young
  3. Ryan Hanigan
  4. David Murphy

Next: Red Sow Wakefield Mentoring Steven Wright

Readers: What is your projected Opening Day roster as of today?

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