With s availability for Opening Day , the Red Sox are checking around for another right-handed hitting depth outfielder, reports. Since Abreus recovery from a gastrointestinal virus hasnt definitively ruled him out Justin Steele Jersey yet, its not a major or critical need for now, butthe Red Sox have let other teams know that theyre in the market, McAdam writes. On paper, Boston would appear to have plenty of outfield help already on hand, between , utilityman , and non-roster invite (the latter two of whom are right-handed hitters). However, McAdam notes that the Sox might be looking for so-called Quad-A players like Thompson, who have some big league experience and can help fill roster gaps when injuries strike. This would put Boston in the market for veterans on minor league deals, or players that might come available later in Spring Training once clubs start making more extensive cuts from their list of non-roster invites. The Sox also have star prospects and on the verge of their MLB debuts, though neither player is exactly a fit for this particular need. Presumably once Anthony or Campbell are called up, the Red Sox want them to stick in the majors for good, and the team probably doesnt want to start their service clocks for what might be a short-term fill-in role. As McAdam observes, Campbell has been working out as an outfielder but has only a couple of appearances as a right fielder at the pro level, and Anthony has also been hampered by another virus going around the Sox clubhouse. Manager told reporters (including ) that Anthony lost about 10-12 pounds due to the illne s, though Anthony might resume game action as early as Tuesday. Yoshida has also been limited to DH duty thus far in camp, as he continues to recover from offseason shoulder surgery. All of these factors might well open the door for Thompson to win a job on the Opening Day roster, le s than a month after he signed his minor league contract with the Sox. Thompson has been making a strong case for himself with a huge 1.636 OPS over 28 Grapefruit League plate appearances. Keith Moreland Jersey