ARLINGTON, Texas — Let the games begin!

As Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed would be the case earlier this week, Alex Bregman will indeed be Boston’s starting third baseman when the team takes the field for Opening Day on Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Bregman will bat third while Rafael Devers, now the club’s every day designated hitter, will slot in second ahead of leadoff man Jarren Duran.

Triston Casas will bat cleanup, Trevor Story will bat fifth, and rookie Kristian Campbell will bat sixth and start at second base in his MLB debut.

Garrett Crochet will take the ball against former Red Sox great Nathan Eovaldi, who is making his fifth career Opening Day start. Eovaldi started on Opening Day three times for the Red Sox and is now getting his second nod with the Rangers.

Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas

Broadcast info: NESN, WEEI 93.7 FM

As expected, Alex Bregman will be the starting third baseman when the Red Sox take the field on Opening Day.{ai:summary}The Boston Red Sox have announced their lineup for Opening Day against the Texas Rangers. Alex Bregman will start at third base, batting third, while Rafael Devers serves as the designated hitter. Other key players include Jarren Duran, Triston Casas, and Trevor Story.Garrett Crochet will pitch for the Red Sox, facing former teammate Nathan Eovaldi, who is making his fifth Opening Day start. The game is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. #sports

Red Sox Lineup: As expected, Alex Bregman gets nod at 3B on Opening Day

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