Red Sox manager Alex Cora still won’t say exactly how what he envisions his starting infield will look like on Opening Day in Cincinnati on March 26. The first few days of spring training workouts, however, suggest a pretty big hint to that end. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

February 17, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox roster: Is Alex Cora hinting at Marcelo Mayer, Caleb Durbin positions with spring infield alignement? Red Sox manager Alex Cora still won’t say exactly how what he envisions his starting infield will look like on Opening Day in Cincinnati on March 26. The first few days of spring training workouts, however, suggest a pretty big hint to that end. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Subscriber Exclusive   Fenway Insider: First base depth options with Romy Gonzalez sidelined, Triston Casas update MassLive’s Sean McAdam recaps a busy Monday at JetBlue Park, which included live batting practice from Garrett Crochet and Payton Tolle and Isiah Kiner-Falefa working out at first base. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Jarren Duran on trade rumors, how he’s ‘always disappointed’ in himself Jarren Duran’s name got mentioned in several trade rumors this past offseason. The Red Sox outfielder commented on those rumors Monday. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Sonny Gray proud of his son’s viral moment with fans: ‘He’s just a good kid’ Sonny Gray's son, Gunnar, went viral for all the right reasons Sunday. His proud dad saw it unfold on social media. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Boston Red Sox speedster: ‘I’d be the fastest DH in the league’ Jarren Duran might get some time at DH in 2026. Here's what he said about it. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ depth options for 1B limited for now, so Isiah Kiner-Falefa steps up Just in case he's needed there, Isiah Kiner-Falefa is working out at first base — the one position he's never played in the majors. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $5   Subscribe Now