Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom sidelined for Opening Day due to groin strain

The second baseman's injury, sustained during practice, casts uncertainty on the team's lineup.

Vaughn Grissom, newly acquired by the Red Sox, is unlikely to play on Opening Day following a left groin strain.
The injury occurred while Grissom was fielding ground balls ahead of his spring training debut.
Manager Alex Cora indicated that Enmanuel Valdez or Pablo Reyes might fill in for Grissom.
Grissom was seen as a potential solution to the Red Sox's second base instability since 2017.
Acquired from the Braves in exchange for Chris Sale, Grissom's absence is a setback for the team.