"First, I think it's inarguable that, barring injuries, the roster that will open the 2026 season is more talented than the roster that closed out 2025. Craig Breslow has assembled arguably the single best pitching staff in baseball - one that is not only strong at the top of the rotation, but deep, with a couple of high-end prospects who will start the season in Worcester."
"And while the lineup may not perform as well as it did in 2025 without Alex Bregman and a half a year of Rafael Devers, Willson Contreras is a solid addition while Caleb Durbin looks to be a good bet to be league average. But having said that, the roster remains unbalanced and I am very worried about the lineup in general. There is a lot of pressure being put on young players to step up."
Red Sox spring training opens with the offseason essentially closed following the Caleb Durbin trade. Craig Breslow appears finished making significant transactions and has assembled arguably the single best pitching staff in baseball, deep at the top and with high-end prospects starting the season in Worcester. The lineup lost Alex Bregman and half a year of Rafael Devers; Willson Contreras was added while Caleb Durbin projects as roughly league-average. The roster remains unbalanced offensively and places heavy pressure on young players. Roman Anthony likely needs an All-Star level season, and several prospects must provide meaningful contributions amid injury and aging risks.
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