Alex Bregman has found a new team after leaving Houston, officially joining the Boston Red Sox for what will be the second stop of his career, which began in 2016. However, his debut is not guaranteed, as the team is reportedly considering another player for second base on Opening Day.
According to a report from Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam, the player who could take the spotlight from Bregman on Opening Day is 22-year-old Kristian Campbell. Recently playing Triple-A baseball with the Worcester Red Sox, Campbell was drafted in 2023 after his college career at Georgia Tech.
This could be a tough blow for a veteran like Bregman, who has logged over 600 plate appearances per season for the past three years. In the 2024 MLB season, he also won a Gold Glove while playing third base for the Houston Astros.
Bregman was supposed to be the top choice to cover second base, but the Red Sox need to make all necessary adjustments to ensure the roster works as efficiently as possible for the season. The goal is to reach the playoffs at all costs.
Kristian Campbell Was Dominant During His Time as a Student
Rated as the No. 5 shortstop and No. 10 overall player in Georgia, this four-year letterwinner at Walton High School primarily played shortstop. In 2019, he led Walton to a Region 5 Division 7A Championship, earning first-team All-American honors and the Silver Slugger Award. He also received first-team all-Region and all-State accolades.
Bregman will still be available
If things don’t work out with Campbell, it doesn’t mean Bregman won’t return to his position. It’s likely that if the Red Sox aren’t satisfied with the rookie, they will use the veteran for the rest of the games. Bregman is healthy and has enough experience to cover the infield.