After a playoff return driven by Garrett Crochet’s brilliance, the Boston Red Sox are prioritizing pitching depth this offseason — with Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez emerging as their top target.
Boston looks to bolster its roster this offseason with key acquisitions, including the potential return of outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to provide depth and a connection to team history.
The Boston Red Sox are expected to make an aggressive push for New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso, viewing the power-hitting first baseman as the solution to their lineup’s lack of right-handed pop and consistency at first base.
Boston must determine the future of outfielders Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu as the offseason presents roster crunches and trade possibilities that could shape the franchise’s next several years.
The Boston Red Sox must make strategic moves this offseason, including re-signing Alex Bregman and adjusting their outfield, to strengthen their roster for a potential AL East title run.
After a first-round playoff exit in 2025, the Boston Red Sox enter 2026 facing major offensive gaps following the departures of Alex Bregman and missed opportunities to sign Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber.