Boston played poorly last season overall, but at the plate the Red Sox did not disappoint hitting .265 as a team and this season have most of their regulars back with the exception of Jackie Bradley Jr. and Andrew Benintendi. However JD Martinez is expected to bounce back from a poor 2020 season, while Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts, Christian Vasquez and Alex Verdugo all return and will give opposing pitching staffs fits at the plate. Rookie Bobby Dalbec is also expected to make immediate contributions at the plate for the Red Sox. Eovaldi has experience and has been solid and gives Boston a better chance of winning than Baltimore starter Means.