The 2026 Boston Red Sox’ quest for a World Series title begins Thursday in Cincinnati.
Last season’s American League Cy Young runner-up Garrett Crochet will take the mound for Boston in its Opening Day matchup against the Reds. Fellow left-hander Andrew Abbott start for Cincinnati.
Here’s the Red Sox’ Opening Day lineup:
Roman Anthony LF
Trevor Story SS
Jarren Duran DH
Willson Contreras 1B
Caleb Durbin 3B
Wilyer Abreu RF
Isiah Kiner-Falefa 2B
Carlos Narváez C
Ceddanne Rafaela CF
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