Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom says Alex Verdugo (back) is all systems go. (Jason Mastrodonato on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
Verdugo was still recovering from a stress fracture in his back when spring training was shut down. However, the time off has understandably helped him recover. The 24-year-old was the centerpiece of Boston's Mookie Betts trade this offseason. He is expected to serve as the club's everyday right fielder this year.