{"id":88936,"date":"2025-09-06T10:08:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T10:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=88936"},"modified":"2025-09-06T10:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T10:08:03","slug":"red-sox-lineup-shake-up-boston-will-have-a-new-right-fielder-on-friday-while-jarren-duran-is-set-to-hit-leadoff-vs-a-lefty-for-the-first-time-since-june-%f0%9f%91%80-its-a-notable-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=88936","title":{"rendered":"Red Sox Lineup Shake-Up Boston will have a new right fielder on Friday, while Jarren Duran is set to hit leadoff vs. a lefty for the first time since June. \ud83d\udc40 It\u2019s a notable lineup shift as the Sox look to spark their offense heading into a key stretch."},"content":{"rendered":"
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PHOENIX \u2014 For the first time since June 8, Jarren Duran is leading off for the Red Sox against a left-handed starter Friday night in Arizona.<\/p>\n

Duran \u2014 who was unplugged from the leadoff spot against lefties in mid-June and then displaced in the No. 1 hole by Roman Anthony against righties in late July \u2014 will return to a familiar lineup spot against old friend Eduardo Rodr\u00edguez on Friday night.<\/p>\n

Rodr\u00edguez, in his second year with Arizona, has reverse splits this season, explaining Duran\u2019s placement in the leadoff spot. Lefties have hit .349 with a .922 OPS off Rodr\u00edguez this year; righties have tagged him at a .283 average and .828 OPS.<\/p>\n

With Anthony (oblique strain) expected to be out 4-6 weeks, manager Alex Cora will use different-looking lineups down the stretch. In Anthony\u2019s absence, expect Duran to be the everyday leadoff man against righties with others mixing in against left-handed pitchers with normal splits.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s Eduardo,\u201d said Cora. \u201cWith Eddie, we feel comfortable. With the lefties, we\u2019ll see. With the righties, most likely, it\u2019s going to be Jarren every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s order has second baseman Romy Gonzalez in the cleanup spot, designated hitter Rob Refsnyder hitting fifth and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe hitting sixth. Nate Eaton is the right fielder in Anthony\u2019s place and will hit seventh. It\u2019s Eaton\u2019s first start in right in the big leagues this season. The utility man, who is 9-for-32 with two doubles against lefties this season, logged 132 \u2154 innings over 18 games in right field for Triple-A Worcester.<\/p>\n

On the mound is Payton Tolle, making his second career big league start after a dazzling debut last Friday against the Pirates. The rookie lefty is expected to be available for 85-90 pitches with Boston\u2019s bullpen well-rested after an off day Thursday.<\/p>\n

The Red Sox will make a roster move before the game, placing reliever Jordan Hicks (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list and recalling Chris Murphy from Triple-A. Boston enters Friday in possession of the second wild card spot in the American League, a half-game behind the Yankees, who start a key three-game series against the Blue Jays at 7:05 p.m. Boston trails Toronto by 3 \u00bd games in the American League East race.<\/p>\n

First pitch from Chase Field is at 9:40 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

BOSTON RED SOX (78-63) @ ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (70-71) \u00b7 CHASE FIELD \u00b7 PHOENIX, AZ \u00b7 GAME 142<\/b><\/p>\n

FIRST PITCH<\/b>: 9:40 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV CHANNEL<\/b>: NESN<\/p>\n

RADIO<\/b>: WEEI 93.7 FM<\/p>\n

PITCHING PROBABLES<\/b>: LHP Payton Tolle (0-0, 3.38 ERA) vs. LHP Eduardo Rodr\u00edguez (6-8, 5.40 ERA)<\/p>\n

RED SOX LINEUP: <\/b><\/p>\n

1) LF Jarren Duran<\/p>\n

2) 3B Alex Bregman<\/p>\n

3) SS Trevor Story<\/p>\n

4) 2B Romy Gonzalez<\/p>\n

5) DH Rob Refsnyder<\/p>\n

6) 1B Nathaniel Lowe<\/p>\n

7) RF Nate Eaton<\/p>\n

8) CF Ceddanne Rafaela<\/p>\n

9) C Carlos Narv\u00e1ez<\/p>\n

DIAMONDBACKS LINEUP:<\/b><\/p>\n

1) 2B Ketel Marte<\/p>\n

2) SS Geraldo Perdomo<\/p>\n

3) RF Corbin Carroll<\/p>\n

4) C Gabriel Moreno<\/p>\n

5) CF Blaze Alexander<\/p>\n

6) DH Ildemaro Vargas<\/p>\n

7) 3B Jordan Lawlar<\/p>\n

8) 1B Tyler Locklear<\/p>\n

9) LF Jorge Barrosa<\/p>\n

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