CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: José Iglesias #12 of the Boston Red Sox mishandles a ground ball for an error in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 10, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Defensive woes continue for the Red Sox.
After losing their weekend series against the Chicago White Sox, the Boston Red Sox are currently tied for an American League Wild Card spot with the red hot Toronto Blue Jays. While COVID-19 has hurt the starting lineup in recent weeks, they have been able to stay afloat in the highly competitive Wild Card race.