Race to 25: Update on the Red Sox Roster Battles
![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](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fbosoxinjection-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F03-2Feduardo-rodriguez-mlb-boston-red-sox-new-york-yankees-850x560-1ff0a8a09498840c782395e27a327542.jpg)
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)
- David Price
- Clay Buccholz
- Rick Porcello
- Joe Kelly
- Steven Wright
Bullpen (7)
- Craig Kimbrel (RHP)
- Koji Uehara (RHP)
- Carson Smith (RHP)
- Junichi Tazawa (RHP)
- Matt Barnes (RHP)
- Robbie Ross (LHP)
- Tommy Layne (LHP)
Starting Lineup (9)
- Mookie Betts CF
- Dustin Pedroia 2B
- Xander Bogaerts SS
- David Ortiz DH
- Hanley Ramirez 1B
- Pablo Sandoval 3B
- Rusney Castillo LF
- Blake Swihart C
- Jackie Bradley CF
Bench (4)
- Brock Holt 2B/SS/3B/OF
- Travis Shaw 1B/3B
- Chris Young LF/RF
- Ryan Hanigan C