Dalbec went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Friday's spring contest against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

That's two homers in two games for Dalbec, who served as the first baseman after being the designated hitter Thursday. Thus far in four spring at-bats, he has two home runs and struck out twice. The Red Sox added Travis Shaw on a minor-league deal Friday, which is insurance against Dalbec repeating the hitting woes experienced in 2021. However, he looks comfortable at the plate through the first two games, although he mashed last spring training then hit batted .240 during the regular season.