3 Red Sox Offseason Predictions
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The Boston Red Sox should take a close look at the trade market this winter.
No surprises here: the 23-year-old left-hander is the Red Sox's most untouchable player heading into the offseason. In 26 starts, Tolle posted a 3.03 ERA, ranking in the top five among all rookie starters in ERA (4th), strikeouts per nine innings (10.35, 2nd), walks per nine (2.42, 7th), FIP (3.04, 1st), and fWAR (4.1, 2nd).
The Boston Red Sox received an update on a former contributor who is now headed to the National League after their playoff exit.
The Red Sox, in conjunction with MLB, announced that Rafaela is a finalist for the Gold Glove for centerfield in the American League. Three players in each league get nominated for each position for the award. The winners will be announced after the World Series.
While the Boston Red Sox are in dire need of a power hitter in the lineup, they also could use a replacement for three-time All-Star starter Sonny Gray, should he leave in free agency.Gray has a team option in 2027 that is considered unlikely to be picked up.
Randy Arozarena will be available and has been connected to the Boston Red Sox. But should they oblige?
Top Boston Red Sox exec Craig Breslow is expected to reignite interest in one of the top available free agent pitchers.
Aroldis Chapman's 35-save campaign and Garrett Whitlock's dominant setup work anchored the Red Sox bullpen in 2026, but Justin Slaten's D grade and Eric Miller's October collapse exposed costly depth problems.
Outfielders Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela and third baseman Caleb Durbin were among the three American League finalists at their respective positions. Abreu is going for his third straight Gold Glove in right field, Rafaela is looking to repeat in center field, and Durbin is up for his first career honor at the hot corner.
The Miami Marlins just hired the former Boston Red Sox assistant hitting coach.