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Race to 25: Update on the Red Sox Roster Battles

By Max Sandgrund

Sep 28, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (52) delivers a pitch during the second inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (52) delivers a pitch during the second inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 24, 2016; Lee County, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price (24) prepares to throw during the workout at Jet Blue Park. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Lee County, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price (24) prepares to throw during the workout at Jet Blue Park. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-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 2B/SS/3B/OF
  2. Travis Shaw 1B/3B
  3. Chris Young LF/RF
  4. Ryan Hanigan C
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