The Boston Red Sox made several big moves this offseason, not the least of which was signing former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star pitcher Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million deal this past January. Suarez is expected to join Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet and former Reds' All-Star Sonny Gray atop Boston's starting rotation.
But the Cincinnati Reds will not see Suarez during opening weekend. According to Boston reporter Chris Cotillo of MassLive, the Red Sox lefty will open the year as the team's No. 5 starter. Suarez was part of Team Venezuela's pitching staff during the World Baseball Classic, and in terms of buildup, he's behind the other Red Sox starters.