The early returns have been very good for the young Boston Red Sox infielder.

Thirteen players from Boston’s Spring Training roster are vacating camp temporarily to join their World Baseball Classic squads, including the entire quartet (Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu) from the loaded outfield.

The games in spring training may not count, but there are still plenty of things at stake this year for the Boston Red Sox. For some of the organization's youn

Alex Verdugo will get another chance to prove himself in the National League West. According to the San Diego Union Tribune’s Kevin Acee, the former Boston Red Sox outfielder is in agreement with the San Diego Padres on a minor league contract.

Sonny Gray will make his first start in a Red Sox uniform Saturday in Fort Myers. The Sox will play the Twins (surprise!) at 1:05 p.m.

Alex Verdugo signed a minor league deal with San Diego and will report to minor league spring training. A spot on the major league roster isn’t guaranteed, and according to the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee, Verdugo has a “ways to go” if he wants to make that happen.

Alex Cora provided a concerning Brendan Rodgers injury update ahead of the Red Sox's game on Saturday afternoon.

Marcelo Mayer will take an important step Friday in his bid to make the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster, and it'll come against a former Red Sox ace.

Boston Red Sox prospect Henry Godbout is confident that he'll hit more home runs after refining his plate approach.