Shane Victorino is not expected to open the season on the disabled list, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports.

Victorino is not expected to open the season on the disabled list, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis:

Victorino has been dealing with a bit of leg soreness this spring, after experiencing several consecutive seasons plagued by various lower body injuries. The Red Sox fortunately have the depth provided by Mookie Betts, Allen Craig, Jackie Bradley and Daniel Nava to turn to if they change their mind, but one thing seems clear -- Victorino won't be an everyday player in the upcoming season.