Kristian Campbell and Aroldis Chapman lead Red Sox roster

The Boston Red Sox are finalizing their roster just days before Opening Day. Significant cuts are expected soon as the team reduces its 51-player camp. Top prospect Kristian Campbell is still in the running for the second base job, despite having a tough spring. He appears favored over David Hamilton and Vaughn Grissom. The closer role is also undecided, but Aroldis Chapman has gained an edge as the likely choice for saving games. The Red Sox must decide on backup catcher options, with Carlos Narváez leading over Blake Sabol. The team is focused on building a functional roster for competitive games in April. In the starting rotation, the Red Sox have two spots open due to injuries to Brayan Bello, Kutter Crawford, and Lucas Giolito. Richard Fitts is likely to take one of those spots, with the other spot between Quinn Priester and Cooper Criswell. The team’s infield is expected to include Triston Casas at first, Campbell at second, Trevor Story at short, and Alex Bregman at third. With Rafael Devers as designated hitter, the Red Sox need backup infielders to support this setup. For the bullpen, communication around positions is crucial. Chapman, Justin Slaten, and Liam Hendriks are among strong candidates, but several others are also vying for spots. In the outfield, the starting trio looks set with Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Wilyer Abreu. Rob Refsnyder will likely serve as a backup. Masataka Yoshida is recovering from surgery and expected to start the season on the injured list. Overall, the Red Sox are evaluating their roster closely, with decisions needed soon as they gear up to begin the season.