"Not everyone might feel the same, but I absolutely love this offseason from Craig Breslow and his staff. Remember, the Red Sox now operate under a budget. Breslow can't light money on fire the way the Red Sox did during the late 2010s under Dave Dombrowski. No, they didn't re-sign Bregman, but the trade for Durbin gives them a player who projects to just one less win in value than Bregman -- a younger, faster, high-contact hitter making $30 million in salary."
"Suarez is a riskier bet on a five-year, $130 million deal, but he has been a consistent performer since 2021 with only his durability a concern. Importantly, Breslow kept the young core intact, not only all the outfielders, but two top-100 pitching prospects in Payton Tolle and Connelly Early, who made their major league debuts late in 2025 and should impact the rotation at some point in 2026."
Craig Breslow managed an offseason under budget constraints that prioritized balance between cost control and roster improvement. The Red Sox traded for Durbin, acquiring a younger, faster, high-contact hitter who projects nearly equal win value to Alex Bregman while costing about $30 million. Trades for Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras added experienced, win-now pitchers and catchers without long-term payroll strain. Eduardo Suarez received a five-year, $130 million contract despite durability concerns, based on steady performance since 2021. The front office preserved the young core, keeping outfielders and top-100 pitching prospects Payton Tolle and Connelly Early, who debuted late in 2025 and could bolster the 2026 rotation.
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