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MLB: 30 Players That Need to Stay Healthy

By Phil Kimmel

Apr 7, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is carted off the field by trainers after suffering an injury in an outfield collision in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is carted off the field by trainers after suffering an injury in an outfield collision in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mookie Betts

There is no sense in writing in any of the Red Sox pitchers here. Up and down their starting rotation they are strong enough to carry any team to a win. When you have a Cy Young Award caliber starter in each of your top 3 starting spots, you aren’t too bad off.

The Red Sox have a great all around team and their chances of dominating the AL East seem to be on the rise. In order for the Sox to have a chance though, they will need a great year out of this man. Last year Betts was able to slash his way to  .318/.363/.534 and was second on the team in home runs. Who was Betts second to you ask? Only the future hall of famer David Ortiz. Losing the offensive production of Ortiz is huge for the Red Sox going into 2017. But, if Betts can craft another amazing season like last year, he can keep them in the race for the East.

While the Sox do have some depth in the outfield, especially with the arrival of Andrew Benintendi, but I do not think that anyone wants to test that depth quite yet. I mean, if it really comes down to it, I guess the Sox could always just move Hanley Ramirez out there right?

Betts has had some injury woes in the past with his knee and calf. We saw him miss some time last season for both of these injuries. Could this all be brewing resulting in a disastrous year for the young star? I, along with many Red Sox fans, certainly hope not, but that may be a weak spot for Betts moving forward.

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