Red Sox make lineup changes for series opener against Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have altered their starting lineup for Friday's series-opener against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Jarren Duran will bat fifth, marking his first shift from leadoff since April 25, when Alex Cora was still manager. Duran possesses a.879 OPS this season but struggles with a 5-for-33 performance in June. Mickey Gasper will lead off for the first time this season and infielder Marcelo Mayer returns after missing a game due to stiffness. The changes come as the team looks to rebound following a previous loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
- •Jarren Duran bats fifth for the first time since April 25.
- •Mickey Gasper leads off for this season's opener against the Rangers.
- •Marcelo Mayer returns after missing the previous game.
- •Duran has five home runs in May but struggles in June.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox lineup has new leadoff hitter Friday with Jarren Duran (.152 in June) dropped in order
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Lineup Has Massive Jarren Duran Change For First Time Since Alex Cora's Firing
"The Boston Red Sox's starting lineup for Friday's series-opener vs. the Texas Rangers sees a host of surprises, including a massive change with Jarren Duran.
"The Red Sox’ continued search for an offensive spark has led them to a new leadoff hitter and Jarren Duran being dropped down in the order Friday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:14 PMRed Sox lineup has new leadoff hitter Friday with Jarren Duran (.152 in June) dropped in order
The Red Sox’ continued search for an offensive spark has led them to a new leadoff hitter and Jarren Duran being dropped down in the order Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 7:24 PMRed Sox Lineup Has Massive Jarren Duran Change For First Time Since Alex Cora's Firing
The Boston Red Sox's starting lineup for Friday's series-opener vs. the Texas Rangers sees a host of surprises, including a massive change with Jarren Duran.
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