There were plans to try Kristian Campbell at first base. But with the recent play of another option and the return of another, that's been scrapped

It's been an awful week so far for the Boston Red Sox, and their decision throughout the week have been extremely perplexing. As the Red Sox attempt to escape a stretch of six losses in seven games, they've been searching for answers in the lineup.

The Red Sox might see a new side to rookie Kristian Campbell this weekend in Atlanta. Campbell will likely play some first base for Boston during the team's three-game series against the Braves, manager Alex Cora revealed Wednesday. Update: Cora said Campbell will likely play first base on Sunday during his Thursday radio interview with WEEI.

“We want him to get it here. That’s the most important thing,” Cora said. “We don’t rule anything out. But right now he’s gonna play here and he’s gonna get at-bats here and we’re gonna keep pushing him to be better." Cora moved Campbell down to ninth in the batting order Monday. The 22-year-old again is batting ninth Tuesday.

Alex Cora and the Red Sox have signaled that rookie Kristian Campbell was poised to be the next man up at first base. Triston Casas’ season-ending knee injury created a glaring hole at that spot in the infield,

Boston Red Sox fans are fed up with Kristian Campbell, but it's not his fault. Campbell has been mismanaged since his arrival in Boston.

The Boston Red Sox have one of the brightest young guys in the league right now, but the month of May hasn’t been great for him. Kristian Campbell came out of the gate hot to start his big league career.

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