Is this the weekend the Red Sox try Kristian Campbell at first base?
Could Kristian Campbell be the Next first baseman for the Red Sox? Manager Alex Cora confirms the possibility.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 04: Lars Nootbaar #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals slides safely into second base ahead of a tag by Kristian Campbell #28 of the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning during the home opener at Fenway Park on April 04, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty ImagesThe Red Sox have been scrambling to fill the hole at first base caused by the injury to Triston Casas. It seems that Kristian Campbell may be the Boston replacement option.
Campbell has mostly played second during his time in the Majors, but has struggled defensively at that position. Through just 43 games played at second, he's already committed four errors.
Manager Alex Cora discussed the options on Wednesday for first base going forward and mentioned that Campbell may end up moving over:
"There's a chance Kristian [Campbell] will play first base this weekend in Atlanta," Cora said. "There's conversations."
However, it seems the conversations have not yet yielded a move as Campbell is slated to play second base again against the Braves on Friday. Abraham Toro will remain as the Boston first baseman.
So at least for now, Campbell will continue to work through playing second, but it may not be very long before rookie moves to the corner.
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