Ceddanne Rafaela has earned an All-Star replacement spot with his breakout for the Red Sox originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox have been surging lately, winning nine of their last 11 games, and sweeping in two of three series. Their pitching has been elite, but now their bats are starting to finally come alive as well.
Willson Contreras is the lifeblood of their offense, and he was finally noticed for his play when he was announced as an injury replacement All-Star. Now, Boston has another star breaking out offensively that should join Contreras as an All-Star replacement: outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela.
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Rafaela has always been a top tier defender, as he was awarded a Gold Glove for center field last season, and is on his way to run it back. Now, his offense is catching up to.
The Boston Red Sox have been surging lately, winning nine of their last 11 games, and sweeping in two of three series. Their pitching has been elite, but now their bats are starting to finally come alive as well.
Willson Contreras is the lifeblood of their offense, and he was finally noticed for his play when he was announced as an injury replacement All-Star. Now, Boston has another star breaking out offensively that should join Contreras as an All-Star replacement: outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela.
Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Rafaela has always been a top tier defender, as he was awarded a Gold Glove for center field last season, and is on his way to run it back. Now, his offense is catching up to.
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