Cron was an All-Star in 2022, but played just 71 games last season when he was hampered by back issues.

Grissom, acquired in the Chris Sale trade this offseason, is out with a left groin strain.

Commentary: There’s more energy, pitchers like the new plan, Roman Anthony is impressive, and good things are ahead for Rafael Devers.

“To a lot of people she was Tim’s wife, but to us she was definitely her own powerhouse,” recalled Lisa Scherber, who has been the director of patient and family programs at Dana Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinic for 31 years.

Cora said his meeting with Montgomery, who helped the Rangers win the World Series, was a couple weeks ago.

Garrett Whitlock allows one run in two innings and Boston loses on a walk-off home run.

Grissom, acquired when Boston traded Chris Sale to Atlanta, is expected to bring pop to the lineup but has struggled defensively.