Red Sox Reveal Surprising Starting Lineup Plan After Trevor Story Addition

Following a disappointing exit in the ALCS, the Boston Red Sox loaded up an already deep roster with the splashy addition of Trevor Story. The lineup is stacked from top to bottom, but the inclusion of a two-time All-Star makes for some interesting decisions to be made moving forward.

Manager Alex Cora recently gave some insight to Boston's starting nine as we sit a week ahead of Opening Day. His comments set up some fascinating choices, especially regarding Story's spot.

Red Sox Starting Lineup

It seems like Alex Cora has settled on a new-look Red Sox lineup.

Trevor Story will hit sixth, Rafael Devers will hit second. Kiké Hernández will lead off. All of that, and much more on what to expect when the season opens next week:https://t.co/y2cjEiLX8P
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) March 30, 2022

The new Red Sox lineup plans to kick off with Kike Hernandez and Rafael Devers batting first and second, respectively. Story is slated to start the year in the No. 6 spot, at least against right-handed pitching.

Cora said against righties Devers likely hitting 2nd and Story hitting 6th. Against lefties Story likely in No. 2 spot and Devers cleanup
— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) March 30, 2022

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Another fascinating part of this lineup is youngster Alex Verdugo batting above Story. While Verdugo is a rising star, his 2021 slugging percentage (.421) is a mark Story has accomplished in every year of his career.

Below is the full Red Sox lineup from Wednesday's Spring Training action. According to insider Chris Cotillo, this is "how Cora envisions his lineup, at least early in the season," against righties.

Today’s Red Sox lineup is a great preview of the Opening Day lineup:

Hernández CF, Devers 3B, Bogaerts SS, Martinez DH, Verdugo LF, Story 2B, Dalbec 1B, Bradley Jr. RF, Vázquez C
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) March 30, 2022

The Red Sox gear up towards an Opening Day clash with bitter rival New York Yankees. Gerrit Cole, a right-hander, will be on the mound for the Yankees.

Boston enters the year with +2500 odds to win the World Series on FanDuel Sportsbook.

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