Red Sox's Alex Cora Sends Jarren Duran Message Amid Recent Lack Of Starts

TL;DR

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has started only once in the last four games, prompting manager Alex Cora to address his recent lack of playing time.

Key points

Jarren Duran has started only once in the last four games.
Alex Cora addressed Duran's recent lack of playing time.
The Red Sox have multiple outfielders competing for spots.

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Boston Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran

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The Boston Red Sox outfield was a major talking point this offseason, given that the team had five players capable of playing daily, and now that the season is underway, the fluidity of the outfield is evident.

Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Roman Anthony have all seen very limited dips in playing time. However, Jarren Duran has struggled to start the season and has started in just one of the last four games, including Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees.

The Yankees started Luis Gil, a right-hander, on Tuesday. It would've made sense for Duran to start, but instead it was Masataka Yoshida in the designated hitter spot. to start Yoshida and why Duran was left on the bench against a right-hander.

Q&A

Why has Jarren Duran's playing time decreased recently?

Jarren Duran has struggled at the start of the season, leading to limited playing time as the Red Sox manage their outfield options.

What did Alex Cora say to Jarren Duran regarding his performance?

Alex Cora sent a message to Jarren Duran addressing his recent struggles and the importance of improving his performance to earn more starts.

Who are the other outfielders competing for playing time with Jarren Duran?

Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Roman Anthony are among the outfielders also vying for playing time alongside Jarren Duran.