Hidden Gems: 6 Underrated MLB Players Poised to Ignite a Surprising Playoff Surge
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Kristian Campbell, 1B/2B, Red Sox
First base has been a hot topic for the Red Sox for a while now. Triston Casas’ season-ending ACL injury in early May sparked a series of shocking events, including Rafael Devers’ refusal to play first base and subsequent trade to the Giants in an early-season blockbuster. Since Devers was dealt, Boston has been relying primarily on a platoon of Abraham Toro and Romy González at first base. That combo performed admirably at first, but Toro in particular — the larger side of the platoon as the switch-hitter who starts against right-handers — has struggled immensely recently, with a .481 OPS since July 8.
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