"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 batting order that hit just .198 with six runs scored and a whopping 30 strikeouts over their three-game series against New York."
"Even with Boston plating plenty of runs at times this summer, the Red Sox slugged just 186 home runs this season - ranking 15th in baseball in that category. With the added fiscal flexibility from moving on from Rafael Devers (who ended up hitting 35 home runs and posting 109 RBI this year), Boston needs to re-invest some of that money into a power bat capable of slugging at least 30 home runs into the Monster seats."
Boston reached the 2025 playoffs for the first time in four years but still needs offseason upgrades to contend. The front office must address evident roster flaws despite an influx of young talent. The offense ranked seventh in runs but lacked middle-of-order power, a shortfall exposed by a postseason series in which the lineup hit .198 with six runs and 30 strikeouts. The team slugged 186 homers (15th in baseball) and moving on from Rafael Devers creates payroll flexibility. Leadership should pursue a proven 30+ home run bat rather than rely solely on uncertain internal options.
Read at Boston.com
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