Overall, the 2025 season was a step in the right direction for the Boston Red Sox. But it ended with a massive dud with a disappointing playoff loss to the hated New York Yankees, which should fuel the Boston front office to go out and have a big offseason.
While the sting of Thursday night's Game 3 defeat in the Bronx will carry through the winter, there is a lot to be optimistic about regarding the Red Sox. The team did indeed get better after the Rafael Devers trade, as Craig Breslow promised back in June. Boston's window is just opening, and with the right moves this offseason, World Series contention is not far from becoming a reality.
The Red Sox have an stud in the front of the rotation in Garrett Crochet. Roman Anthony is a franchise player and foundational piece, and young arms