Red Sox Veteran Makes Case For Increased Role In Win Over Yankees

['Andrew Gould', 'About The Author', 'Editorial Writer', 'Long-Time Sports Writer', 'Fantasy Baseball Aficionado. New York New Jersey Native Who Promises Not To Bring Up David Tyree Too Often.', 'Tyler Maher', 'Jake Roy', 'Daniel Fisher', 'Cole Shelton', 'Colin Keane'] NESN.com 2025-09-15 15:07:30

Alex Cora gave an atypical assignment to a specialist in a crucial spot, and it paid off for the Boston Red Sox. Gonzalez has dominated left-handed pitchers all year long, batting a superb .347/.394/.629 in 137 plate appearances. A .709 OPS and 89 wRC+ hardly demand an everyday spot for Gonzalez, but consider Boston’s alternatives at second base. The Red Sox lineup could add welcome reinforcements if Wilyer Abreu returns from the injured list this week, giving Cora more motivation to keep trying Rafaela at second base. Nate Eaton has also provided the Red Sox with an unlikely spark, going 11-for-27 in 11 games this month.