Red Sox manager John Farrell said he has been pleased with what he's seen from outfielder Allen Craig during spring training, reports the Boston Herald.

Craig struggled last season, but Farrell said it appears Craig has gotten over his struggles.

"There's much more life in the bat," Farrell said. "He's come into camp in great shape."

Farrell added that a left foot injury contributed to Craig's struggles in 2014, but it shouldn't be an issue in 2015.

"The foot isn't an issue at this point and we don't anticipate it to be,” Farrell said. "We just see increased core strength and better bat speed. I know it's just [batting practice], but he looks different than we got him. And let's face it, the shock of the trade is in the rear view mirror now, more so now than when he came to us."