Abreu Stays Firm in Lineup, Sox Seek Turnaround

0:00It's April 3rd. This is Boston Red Sox News today, AI-powered stories from inside your team. Boston Red Sox Skipper Alex Korra is holding firm on right-fielder Willier Abreu, batting fifth in the lineup. Abreus smashed 22 home runs last season, and folks thought he might slide up to third, but Korra says no dice, he's staying put behind Wilson. The socks kicked off with a win, but then dropped five straight, sitting near the bottom of the American League. Rutz Holbert ported before the Padre's game that six games won't shake up the opening day order they trusted in Cincinnati. Abreu has been a steady force since joining Boston in 2023, piling up 37 homers and 127 RBI's over two years, even with the team's rough patch, Korra likes how Abreus producing right there in that spot. Flashback to the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where Abreu balled out for Venezuela. They shocked everyone by winning the whole. Tournament.

1:00He crushed a three run homer against Japan in the quarters, and doubled in a key run versus the U.S. in the final. Now with three homers already this season, Abreu aims to spark the socks out of their slump and climb the standings, lineup intact.