Ceddanne Rafaela
SS,CF - Boston Red Sox
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Eligibility
Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed that Ceddanne Rafaela made the Opening Day roster.
Fantasy Impact
Rafaela has impressed in camp, slashing .275 AVG/.327 OBP/.4343 SLG across 19 Spring Training games. He is expected to open the season in center field for Boston and possesses an intriguing blend of speed and power for fantasy managers.
The Red Sox have Ceddanne Rafaela in Monday’s game playing at second base.
Fantasy Impact
This would mark Rafaela’s first playing time in the infield this spring. The 23-year-old prospect is currently slashing .273/.333/.901 with three home runs, eight RBI, and two steals so far in Spring Training. Rafaela is making a strong case to make the Opening Day roster.
Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday versus the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
Rafaela didn't start on Tuesday but will return and hit leadoff against Rays righty Tyler Glasnow on Wednesday. The rookie has hit .294 with two homers and one steal across his first 23 big-league contests.