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Can this journeyman find his way onto a crowded Red Sox roster?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Ask any Major League Baseball fan who doesn’t root for the Boston Red Sox which player is leading spring training in home runs so far this year, and it’s doubtful they’d know the answer.<\/p>\n

No, it’s not a superstar like Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani. It’s also not an established starter, nor even a top prospect. It’s a Red Sox outfielder scrapping and clawing for a roster spot, against seemingly long odds, who hasn’t played in the major leagues since 2023.<\/p>\n

Thirty-four-year-old Trayce Thompson, best known as the brother of NBA star Klay Thompson, has six long balls for the Red Sox so far this spring. He hit another one on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, upping his OPS to a ridiculous 1.734 in 29 plate appearances.<\/p>\n

The Red Sox have a stacked outfield, but they do need right-handed power. Is there any shot Thompson can go from last-minute depth addition to Opening Day roster inclusion?<\/p>\n

Manager Alex Cora isn’t willing to look that far ahead, but praised the veteran’s performance so far after Sunday’s ballgame.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are going to keep playing him,\u201d Cora said, per Bill Ladson of MLB.com. \u201cAs you know, there is other stuff going on. I\u2019m glad he is here. We\u2019ll see what happens in the future.”<\/p>\n

Ladson also detailed the blunt command Cora had for Thompson at the start of camp that seems to be paying big-time dividends: Start your swing on time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe talk about bat speed and [hitting] the ball in the air and all that, but if you are not on time, you are not going to recognize pitches. Obviously, you are going to be late,\u201d Cora said. \u201cJust be an athlete and put yourself in a position where [you] can attack the ball, move fast.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thompson knows he probably has to keep up this torrid pace for a shot at the roster, because he isn’t a part of this organization’s long-term plans. Other potential outfielders, like top prospects Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell, expect to play in Boston a long, long time, and the Red Sox will prioritize their development over keeping Thompson around.<\/p>\n

Such a situation would be stressful for a lot of players. Fortunately, Thompson seems to be staying in the moment, rather than psyching himself out by looking too far ahead to roster cuts.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have two kids and it\u2019s like, let\u2019s get through the day and let\u2019s get everyone tucked in at night and get ready for tomorrow,\u201d Thompson said, per Ladson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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