FORT MYERS, Fla. — With Opening Day less than two weeks away and a big round of roster cuts expected in the upcoming days, we should soon have a good idea of how the Red Sox will look when they take the field in Texas on March 27.

But while time is running out, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he has not yet made a decision on who will be the starting second baseman and that the job is still up for grabs.

“This last week is going to dictate what we do,” Cora said.

With Alex Bregman expected to open the season as the starting third baseman, the second base job will likely to go one of David Hamilton, Vaughn Grissom or Kristian Campbell, who have gotten the vast majority of the playing time at the position this spring. Hamilton has played the best of the trio, batting .270 entering Sunday, while Grissom (.200) and Campbell (.152) have comparatively struggled, but Cora said he isn’t concerned about the statistics they’ve posted.

“They’ve played well, the 0 for 20, the 10 for 20 doesn’t come into the equation. Yeah it’s a competition and we know that but at the same time the structure of the roster is important,” Cora said. “One thing for sure, (Hamilton) has played well, really well. At short, at second, the at bats are really good and we know what he can do on the base paths.”

Cora said he will consider each player’s overall strengths and weaknesses and how they fit into the larger puzzle as a whole. Defense will be a key consideration, but so will the players’ ability to put together quality at bats and whether or not they bat right-handed or left-handed.

“I think defense matters, but to balance the lineup is important too,” Cora said. “I think we’re going to be in a good spot, I think defensively you can tell it’s a little bit different this year compared to last. I think the guys have done a better job turning double plays at second base, which for me is huge.”

Cora also highlighted several other players who have the ability to play second base, mentioning utility candidates Romy Gonzalez and Nick Sogard, but overall said he’s comfortable with the state of the position regardless of who ultimately gets the starting job.

“We’ll decide what we’re going to do,” Cora said. “I think there’s certain things that will dictate what we do with the roster, but we feel very comfortable.”