It sounds like he wouldn’t mind forgoing an everyday DH in order to prioritize lineup flexibility. With Justin Turner now a free agent, Breslow will have to chart a course forward for the DH spot.
The outfield isn’t the only position up in the air. Connect the dots and it sure seems like Verdugo is a prime candidate to get shipped out for a some rotation help. Is Alex Verdugo on his way out? Speaking to reporters ( before the GM meetings turned into a GI-fest and were called off), new CBO Craig Breslow said that Verdugo is “a guy that other teams have kind of reached out on given the situation.” The situation, in this case, is that the Red Sox have a glut of outfield options, little pitching, and a manager who appears to hate the incumbent right fielder.
