Which Red Sox player from the past would you put on the 2026 team?

"Considering that we spent the offseason wondering about the lineup's lack of right-handed power and the hole at third base, someone like Kevin Youkilis immediately comes to mind. On the other side of the infield, having Dustin Pedroia to lock down second base while sliding Marcelo Mayer to third would certainly work."

"The Boston Red Sox should, as a matter of principle, always have one of the very best sluggers in the game anchoring the lineup. So let's bring back the best Red Sox hitter of the last 50 years. I'd make him the full-time DH, of course."

The Red Sox offseason acquisitions left several roster holes unfilled, particularly at third base and in right-handed power production. Historical Red Sox players like Kevin Youkilis, Dustin Pedroia, and Adrian Beltre are considered potential solutions to these gaps. The proposal suggests adding the best Red Sox hitter from the last 50 years as a full-time designated hitter would strengthen the lineup and force management to resolve the outfield and DH logjam through trades. This approach would ensure the franchise maintains elite offensive production while addressing positional needs.

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