The Red Sox look to begin their six-game road trip on the right foot Friday, as they kickstart a weekend set with the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
Rafael Devers will make his long-awaited return to help their cause.
Devers missed three consecutive games against the Toronto Blue Jays, including two victories, due to nagging shoulder injuries. Boston will have him back for a critical road stretch, though, easing him in as the designated hitter.
The Red Sox will load up on left-handed bats at the top of the order against right-handed starter Casey Mize, with Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Triston Casas and Devers serving as the first four up. Nick Sogard will play third base, providing another option from the left side in the seven hole.
Connor Wong and Romy González will also return, with the former replacing Danny Jansen behind the dish and the latter getting a start at second.
The Sox and Tigers are scheduled to take the field at Comerica Park at 6:40 p.m. ET, and the action can be seen on NESN following an hour of pregame coverage.
BOSTON RED SOX (69-65)
Jarren Duran, CF
Wilyer Abreu, RF
Triston Casas, 1B
Rafael Devers, DH
Tyler O'Neill, LF
Connor Wong, C
Nick Sogard, 3B
Romy González, 2B
Ceddanne Rafaela, SS
Tanner Houck, RHP (8-9, 3.23 ERA)
DETROIT TIGERS (68-67)
Parker Meadows, CF
Riley Greene, LF
Matt Vierling, RF
Kerry Carpenter, DH
Jace Jung, 3B
Spencer Torkelson, 1B
Zach McKinstry, 2B
Trey Sweeney, SS
Jake Rogers, C
Casey Mize, RHP (2-6, 4.23 ERA)
