Red Sox Vs. Guardians Lineups: J.D. Martinez Won’t Start In Series Opener
Red Sox manager Alex Cora was hopeful J.D. Martinez would be back in the starting lineup Monday when Boston opened up its four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians, but that won’t be the case.
Martinez, who has been sidelined with back spasms, will at least start the game on the bench as Rob Resynder will serve as Boston’s designated hitter and fill the No. 2 spot in the lineup. Bobby Dalbec will bat seventh and start at third base with Rafael Devers remaining on the injured list.
Jarren Duran will bat leadoff and play center field while shortstop Xander Bogaerts will bat clean up.
The Red Sox will start right-hander Nick Pivetta while the Guardians counter with Zach Plesac.
You can watch Monday night’s game with NESN 360. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET after an hour of pregame coverage on NESN.
Check out the Red Sox-Guardians starting lineups here.
BOSTON RED SOX (48-48)
Jarren Duran, CF
Rob Refsnyder, DH
Alex Verdugo, LF
Xander Bogaerts, SS
Christian Vazquez, C
Franchy Cordero, 1B
Bobby Dalbec, 3B
Jackie Bradley Jr., RF
Yolmer Sanchez, 2B
Nick Pivetta, RHP (8-7, 4.50 ERA)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS (48-46)
Steven Kwan, LF
Amed Rosario, SS
Jose Ramierez, 3B
Josh Naylor, 1B
Franmil Reyes, DH
Andres Gimenez, 2B
Nolan Jones, RF
Austin Hedges, C
Myles Straw, CF
Zach Plesac, RHP (2-7, 4.02 ERA)
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