Jarren Duran shifts to center field as Red Sox host Royals

The Boston Red Sox adjusted their defensive alignment for Friday night's series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. Jarren Duran will move from his primary position in left field to start in center field. This defensive change follows a right quadriceps strain that sidelined Ceddanne Rafaela. Roman Anthony will occupy left field while batting in the leadoff spot. Sonny Gray is slated to start on the mound for Boston, seeking to help the team break a two-game losing streak. The Red Sox currently hold the second American League wild-card position, sitting six games above the playoff cut line and 4.5 games behind the New York Yankees for the top wild-card spot.

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