Manager Alex Cora called Saturday "a big day overall." Sunday will be another big day with Masataka Yoshida appearing in his first Grapefruit League game.

Spring training games begin Friday, and by weekend’s end fans will get their first look at one of the biggest pitching acquisitions in recent Red Sox history. Alex Cora announced Wednesday ... called up to start for Boston on the final day of the season.

Walker Buehler was sharp in his first start of spring training with the Red Sox, pitching two scoreless innings in Fort Myers.