The Boston Red Sox will witness the return of one of their most powerful hitters on Monday after he missed games over the weekend due to illness
Boston entered Monday two and a half games back of the Kansas City Royals for the third spot in the American League Wild Card standings.
As the Red Sox take the field at Kauffman Stadium for game one of a three-game series with the Royals, it’s not an overstatement to say that the game has playoff implications.“Although he wasn't used Sunday, O'Neill was available to pinch hit in the series finale at Globe Life Field and the "expectation" is he will start Monday night at Kauffman Stadium,” London said.
O’Neill last took the diamond on Friday night in Texas but then missed the weekend games while suffering from a bug that may also be afflicting Rob Refsnyder, according to London’s report.The Red Sox will be happy to have his power back in the fold as they look to win a crucial series in Kansas City.Colin Keane is a contributing journalist for "Boston Red Sox On SI." Born in Illinois, Colin grew up in Massachusetts as the third of four brothers.
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