The Red Sox manager, Tony Vitello, has stated that Bader is doing everything possible possible to play on Opening Day on the team. Despite reports from the medical staff and conversations with Bader about his health, he feels good where he is at and is doing well. Borucki, a lefty specialist, also expressed confidence in his ability to face teams that are lefty dominant. The team's pitching coach, Justin Meccage, was familiar with Borucka's playing style and is familiar with how his stuff plays. Despite hitting leadoff in most of the majority of games in his seven-year career, Bader has only hit 11 times in 2025 with the Padres.