Tavarez re-signed with the Red Sox in February and earned an invite to spring training, but ultimately began the season at Double-A Portland. The 27-year-old struggled with a .192/.272/.260 slash line for the Sea Dogs, and also struggled with a .626 OPS at Triple-A Pawtucket last season.

Tavarez signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox in October and is likely a long-shot to crack the Opening Day roster. The 25-year-old had difficulties with Triple-A Pawtucket in 2017, but had a .377/.473/.475 slash line in 61 at-bats with Double-A Portland.

Tavarez hasn't played in any big-league games yet in his career, and struggled during his time with Triple-A Pawtucket last season. He wound up spending the end of the year in Double-A with the Sea Dogs, and slashed a robust .377/.473/.475 in 18 games. It remains to be seen what the 25-year-old's role will be heading into next year, but at the very least, he will provide more outfield depth within the organization.

Tavarez went 14-for-48 at the dish this spring, and even swiped eight bags along the way. It wasn't enough to beat out Joey Rickard for an Opening Day roster spot, however, so the Rule 5 draft pick will head back to Boston, where the minor leagues likely await him.

Tavarez went 14-for-48 at the dish this spring and even swiped eight bags along the way. It wasn't enough to beat out Joey Rickard for an Opening Day roster spot, however, so he will head back to Boston, where the minor leagues likely await him.