Overall, the 23-year-old is hitting .211, but he has four homers and 23 RBI with four stolen bases. Managers that remained patient with Rafaela are starting to be rewarded and he is worth rostered ...

The 23-year-old Rafaela went 20-for-83 (.241) with two homers and five RBI in his first 28 major-league games in 2023, and his glove and his speed will probably always be his money-makers.

Per Bowden, Rafaela is likely to be Boston's "long-term answer" in center as long as he remains capable on offense. Of course, the 24-year-old will have to tweak his approach at the plate ...