PT TODAY: Boston OF takes shape

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Red Sox | Rusney Castillo optioned by BoSox
Boston Red Sox OF Rusney Castillo was optioned to the minor leagues Thursday, April 2.  Source: The Boston Globe - Peter Abraham
 
BHQ take: Only a minor adjustment is needed as the BOS OF takes its early shape. Castillo and Jackie Bradley will both split time between CF and RF at AAA-Pawtucket, after strong spring performances (Castillo: .310/.310/.621, Bradley: .378/.462/.444), and Castillo in particular is not expected to stay long in the minors. Shane Victorino struggled during the spring (.171/.256/.229), amid reports of lower body soreness, especially while...

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