With the 2025 Red Sox season over and an important offseason approaching, it’s time to break down each part of the Red Sox’ roster entering what should be a busy winter for chief baseball officer Craig Breslow . All week, we’ll be running a five-part series analyzing each part of Boston’s roster. Finally, a look at Boston’s crowded outfield/designated hitter mix:

WHERE DO THINGS STAND?

With too many good players for spots, still. After Roman Anthony ascended to the big leagues in June, the Red Sox were, at full strength, often tasked with answering the question of how Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran and Ceddanne Rafaela would all fit together on the same roster. That remains a question entering 2026 with all four players under control .

Duran took a step back this season but s

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