Matt Waldron has an 0.87 ERA in two starts so far with Kyle Higashioka, who is starting behind the plate on Friday over Luis Campusano
His right calf wrapped as a device delivered electrical stimulation as he moved through the clubhouse, Jake Cronenworth stopped briefly at his locker Friday afternoon. He noticed the monitor that usually posts the lineup was still dark, so he checked himself on making any grand proclamations about his status for the opener of a three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays. “I feel good,” Cronenworth said. “I’m surprised .
With his average exit velocity up more than 2 mph over his career average, Cronenworth could be doing even better with some better luck as his expected batting average ranks in the top 5 percent of all hitters and his expected slugging is in the top 8 percent. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts remains in the leadoff spot for Friday’s game, Tyler Wade will get the start at third base and bat eighth behind center fielder Jackson Merrill , who is celebrating his 21st birthday.
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