Boston Red Sox: Three Possibilities at Second Base

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 20: A general view during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees on September 20, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) /

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Michael Chavis

This internal option is one with much potential. Michael Chavis only played eight of his 42 games for the Boston Red Sox in 2020 at second base, but he did spend a lot of time at second in 2019.

2019 was Chavis’ rookie year. The natural third baseman has to slide over to second and first because Rafael Devers is at third for Boston. Chavis hit 18 home runs and had a .766 OPS. in just 95 games in 2019. He was not a stud defensively, but he can definitely man the position.

The Red Sox should give Chavis a chance and a full season to prove himself. He has shown he can be a consistent hitter.

Most importantly, Chavis is inexpensive. He is under team control through the 2025 season, since he has yet to reach arbitration. The Red Sox have been trimming the budget for the past two offseason.

Chavis will have Spring Training as an opportunity to prove himself, both offensively and defensively. If he looks sharp in February and March, then he will most likely earn a spot in their starting lineup.

There is a chance the Boston Reds Sox move Chavis to first, and then they would still need to address second. However, there a good chance that Chavis plays second and then they choose someone else to play first base.

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