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Bleis went 1-for-2 with two RBI in Monday's spring game against the Blue Jays.
Boston's highly touted outfield prospect made his second Grapefruit League appearance and first start, and he showed off both his defensive and offensive skills. In the bottom of the first he threw a strike to home plate to nail Brandon Belt by several steps. A half-inning later, Bleis fought off a two-strike fastball in on his hands from Alek Manoah, going the other way to drive in a pair of runs. He also had a fielding miscue, which is a reminder the 19-year-old is still relying on his raw tools. He played 40 games last season in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, batting .301/.543/.896 with 23 extra-base hits and 18 steals. Bleis should get a taste of full-season ball in 2023.
