Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Oct 22, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) reacts after the first inning against the Houston Astros during game six of the 2021 ALCS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Match preview: Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers

Aug 18, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Red Sox will face the Detroit Tigers on 11th April 2022, which will be the first meeting of both these teams against each other this season. Both these teams haven’t had the start that they were looking for at the start of the season, and will be looking to bounce back to make their mark on this series between them.

The Boston Red Sox currently has a record of 1-2.
The Detroit Tigers currently have a record of 1-2.

Injury Report:

Red Sox:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Matt Barnes	RP	Sun, Apr 10	Back	Probable for Apr 11
Trevor Story	2B	Sun, Apr 10	Illness	Probable for Apr 11
Josh Taylor	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Back	Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
Chris Sale	SP	Mon, Apr 4	Ribs	Expected to be out until at least Jun 4
James Paxton	SP	Wed, Mar 16	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 1

Source: CBS Sports

Tigers:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Kyle Funkhouser	RP	Fri, Apr 8	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 3
Jake Rogers	C	Wed, Apr 6	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Sep 1
Andrew Chafin	RP	Wed, Apr 6	Groin	Expected to be out until at least Apr 19
Jose Cisnero	RP	Wed, Apr 6	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 6
Derek Hill	CF	Wed, Apr 6	Hamstring	Expected to be out until at least Apr 19
Spencer Turnbull	SP	Wed, Apr 6	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Sep 1

Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for in Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers

Xander Bogaerts – Red Sox

Xander has been in great form to start the new season and we can see him continuing the same good form heading into this new series against the Tigers.

Oct 1, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (23) in action against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Javier Baez – Tigers

Javier Baez was one of the big-money signings for the Detroit Tigers ahead of this new season, and he is looking great so far, as he looks to lead his team to a big win against a good team.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

Both these teams have had disappointing starts to their season, but the Boston Red Sox look like they will be able to edge past the Tigers in the 1st game of this series.