Which Red Sox player will take a leap this year?

"There are a number of candidates, thanks to the plethora of young players on the roster. But if, say, Roman Anthony has an all-star season, would that count as a "leap"? He played at an all-star level last year already. On the pitching side, Brayan Bello and Johan Oviedo are well-positioned to make a leap, but there's no guarantee either one will."

"Offensively, Wilyer Abreu would probably be my leading candidate. He's already just shy of all-star caliber and Alex Cora sounds prepared to run him out there against lefties. Ceddy should be considered, of course, but I have a feeling we're going to spend the next four-five years hoping he finally improves his pitch recognition and becomes a monster. What say you? Talk about whatever you want and, as always, be good to one another."

Multiple young Red Sox players possess genuine breakout potential this season. Roman Anthony performed at an all‑star level last year, so further statistical jumps might not read as a dramatic leap. Pitchers Brayan Bello and Johan Oviedo each have the talent to significantly improve, but rotation depth and role uncertainty could prevent either from finishing the year as regular starters. Wilyer Abreu appears closest to a clear offensive leap, sitting just shy of all‑star caliber and likely to face left‑handed pitching opportunities. Ceddanne Rafaela still struggles with pitch recognition and may require several seasons to transform into an elite contributor.

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