Alex Cora Addresses Top Prospect’s Uncertainty After Alex Bregman Deal

Alex Bregman immediately changed the Red Sox in a variety of ways upon taking his talents to Boston.

For starters, Bregman makes Alex Cora’s club a far more legitimate contender for a 2025 playoff spot. In fact, with the two-time World Series champion now in the fold, it’s not reckless to view the Red Sox as a real candidate to reach the Fall Classic.

But in addition to on-field projections, Bregman’s arrival changed Boston’s roster construction. For example, top prospect Kristian Campbell might have been the Red Sox’s Opening Day second baseman if Bregman hadn’t signed with the storied franchise.

That said, Cora on Sunday morning stressed Bregman won’t necessarily keep Campbell — or any other player — of Boston’s initial roster for the 2025 regular season.

“I think everybody has a chance to make the Opening Day roster,” Cora told reporters, as seen on NESN.

Cora appears to be taking a completely open mind into his latest spring training as Red Sox manager. Even though Bregman feels likely to open the campaign at second base, Cora isn’t yet ready to commit to any defensive alignments. That opens the door for a player like Campbell, who can carve out a role for himself with a strong showing in Fort Myers, Fla.

And no matter how Cora deploys his array of talent out of the gate, Boston should be ready to compete at a high level from the get-go.