This wasn't how the Red Sox planned Franchy Cordero's first two months.
The outfielder, who had been part of the package the Red Sox received in exchanged for Andrew Benintendi, has been sent to Triple-A Worcester. There was no corresponding move, although it is likely a pitcher will be added to the 26-man roster.
In 34 games, Cordero hit just .179 with a .501 OPS, striking out 37 times and drawing just six walks. His only home run came in Philadelphia Sunday, a 473-foot blast.
Cordero struggled throughout virtually the entire initial two months of the season with the exception of the game in Philly and a three-hit affair against the Tigers on May 5.
Fortunately for the Red Sox, another piece in the Benintendi trade, Double-A pitcher Josh Winckowski, has been performing quite well. The righty starter has totaled a 1.80 ERA in four starts with the Sea Dogs.
After a slow start in April, Benintendi has been the Royals most consistent hitter, managing a .337 batting average for May.