Most of the conversation around Boston Red Sox spring training has focused on the team's third-base situation, specifically whether Alex Bregman will be able to take his rightful place at the hot corner and bump incumbent slugger Rafael Devers to DH duties.

Alex Cora often selects his Opening Day starter before spring training begins. But this year, the Red Sox manager wanted to get a sense of his team first, Garrett Crochet in particular. The Sox traded for Crochet in December,

Red Sox manager Alex Cora has revealed who will take the mound for the Opening Day, along with the rest of the rotation lineup.