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Let’s finally turn our attention to the on-field product after surviving another John Henry grocery store budget offseason. This Red Sox season hinges on three things: a professionalized rotation, rising prospects ready to prove themselves, and established players looking to sustain success.

Red Sox 2025′ Record: 94-68 (2nd AL East)

Offense: A-

Defense: B+

Pitching: B+

Most Impactful: Alex Bregman

Most Improved: Rafael Devers

Unsung Hero: Walker Buehler

This team will be on par with the Yankees’ season last year—playing consistently in stretches, with minor bumps along the way. An underrated aspect of this roster is that it’s built to withstand the injuries that are bound to occur over the course of a full season.

The offense will earn the highest grade, benefitting from Alex Bregman’s pedigree and competitiveness in the box. With Bregman lengthening the lineup, Rafael Devers is set to deliver the stellar season the middle of the order needs.

Defensively, the team is in a much better place. With capable defenders like Story, Duran, Rafaela, Abreu, and now Bregman, this group should clean up the error-ridden mistakes from last year. As Rafaela settles into center field, expect a domino effect across the diamond, with players finding the right fit and comfort in their roles.

The rotation should be solid enough, with Walker Buehler providing steady innings alongside the buzz surrounding Garrett Crochet. Still, there are concerns: Houck must recapture his previous form, Giolito is coming off an injury, Crawford needs to stay consistent, and the bullpen will involve plenty of mixing and matching.

Overall, this is a team that will produce—led by its core but supported by position players like Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell, and pitchers like Quinn Priester and Patrick Sandoval, who can step in if health becomes an issue. It’s about time this team returns to the playoff bracket, and with these new acquisitions, anything can happen from there.