The 2025 Red Sox punched their ticket to the playoffs for the first time in four years.
But even with this squad playing into October — and showcasing plenty of promise with an influx of young talent — Craig Breslow and Boston’s front office still have plenty of work to do this winter to address some evident flaws and position this team as a true contender.
Here’s a quick look at some of Boston’s top priorities this offseason:
Add a power bat (or two)
The Red Sox ranked seventh in the majors this season in runs scored.
But even with that encouraging ranking, it was evident that Boston’s offense approach had some severe shortcomings — plenty of which reared their collective head in October.
The return of Roman Anthony at the top of the lineup next spring will undoubtedly help a battin