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Red Sox Offseason Prep for 2027
Boston Red Sox target power boost with free agents and trades ahead of 2027 season.
In brief
Boston Red Sox target power boost with free agents and trades ahead of 2027 season. Boston Red Sox aim to strengthen power hitting with free agents and trades for 2027 success. Originally reported by Boston Red Sox On SI.
2026 Playoffs Recap
Boston Red Sox reached playoffs twice in 2025 and 2026 but were eliminated early by New York Yankees.
2026 Game 1 Lineup
Rob Refsnyder, Trevor Story, Alex Bregman, Romy Gonzalez, Carlos Narvaez, Nate Eaton, Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Nick Sogard.
2027 Lineup Shift
Roman Anthony at DH, Adley Rutschman at C, Willson Contreras at 1B, Wilyer Abreu at RF, Ceddanne Rafaela at CF, Nick Sogard at 2B.
2027 Opening Day
Curtis Mead added at second base or designated hitter for 2027 Opening Day lineup.
2027 Roster Status
Vast majority of Boston roster under control for 2027 with power hitting as top priority.
Free Agents
Sonny Gray likely to become free agent after mutual option declined; Patrick Sandoval and Isiah Kiner-Falefa pending unrestricted.
Free Agent Targets
Eugenio Suarez, Teruaki Sato, Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki as potential power additions for 2027.
Trade Targets
Zach Neto, CJ Abrams for infield; Joe Ryan or Spencer Strider for pitching on trade market.
Key Decision
Will Boston re-sign Sonny Gray or trade for right-handed pitchers like Brayan Bello and Tanner Houck.
2027 Strategy
Boston Red Sox focus on power hitting with minimal roster changes for 2027 success.
The main idea
Boston Red Sox aim to strengthen power hitting with free agents and trades for 2027 success.
