The Boston Red Sox are three games out of a postseason spot as the Major League Baseball season nears the All-Star break. Despite being one of the worst teams in baseball, the Red Sox have managed to climb into the playoff race due to a well-timed winning streak and a weak American League.
A Turnaround for the Red Sox
The team fired manager Alex Cora less than a month into the season after an abysmal start. Star outfielder Roman Anthony has missed most of the year with a finger injury. Ace Garrett Crochet hasn’t made a start in months and was recently moved to the 60-day IL.
However, the team has rallied behind an elite pitching rotation, even without Crochet. The best closer in the AL, Aroldis Chapman, and an All-Star season from 34-year-old Willson Contreras have contributed to the team’s turnaround. Caleb Durbin, the player acquired to replace Alex Bregman, has been among the best third basemen in baseball over the last month after an abysmal start to the season.
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