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Bogaerts (shoulder) will make his spring debut in Friday's exhibition game against the Rays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Bogaerts was expected to make his first appearance of the spring Friday, and Boston's lineup confirms he will do just that. He will be eased into action at the designated hitter spot, but barring any setbacks he should be at full speed for Opening Day.

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