They're probably going to miss the playoffs, but it won't be Arroyo's fault. Tomase: As Orioles surge, Red Sox may face sobering AL East reality Arroyo is an infielder with a propensity for hitting the ball hard, and he has made his value clear over the last month with the Red Sox dying for a spark. Should Arroyo ever have been in right field? No, but the Red Sox failed to sign a right-handed hitter to share the spot with Jackie Bradley, so he gamely gave it go. (They wouldn't be so lucky a couple of weeks later when Jarren Duran watched an inside-the-park grand slam against the Blue Jays kick around in center field). Two runs scored, but the Red Sox were spared the embarrassment of an inside-the-park three-run homer. He raced back and fired a strike to Story, who cut down Gallo at the plate.
Rather than hang his head in shame, Arroyo got on his horse. It landed 30 feet behind him and rolled towards the corner as the bases cleared. Arroyo did a foot fire in distress, waving his arms at a ball he could not see. In early July, Arroyo lost a Joey Gallo fly ball to right field, an unnatural position for the career infielder. Christian ArroyoĮverything you need to know about Arroyo happened on the worst play of his season. When Story comes to camp next spring, he'll have a year in Boston under his belt, and that experience should mean he makes even more of an impact in 2023. #RedSox x /ZQgLpSkOiq- Red Sox July 8, 2022 You're not going to see many plays better than the one Trevor Story made last night. His range, instincts, and accuracy are among the best in the game, and it's no coincidence that since he broke his wrist after being drilled by a Corey Kluber offering on July 12, the Red Sox have gone just 13-22. After a brief struggle with second base, Story turned off his shortstop clock, realized he had an extra second to make throws, and became a force. The best part of Story's game, however, is on defense, where his athleticism shines. Once on the bases, he's a difference maker, not only stealing 10 bases in 10 tries, but aggressively doing little things like going first to third, making dirt-ball reads, and scoring from first on doubles. While it's true that he swings and misses too much, especially on sliders away, Story is always a threat to leave the park, as his 15 homers in half a season attest. 289 on base percentage, 200-strikeout pace - do not scream All-Star.īut then you watch him. Story is the perfect example of how certain players can only be appreciated when you see them every day. But he's absolutely a winning one, and the Red Sox need as many of those as they can get. Whatever solution Red Sox management devises, these guys should be a part of it. What it will look like is anyone's guess, but rather than go doom and gloom again, let's highlight three players we look forward to watching for a full season. There will be a baseball team in Boston next year, we at least know that much.
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