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Red Sox Offseason Moves
Red Sox front office weighs pitching depth and bullpen upgrades ahead of 2026 offseason.
In brief
Red Sox front office weighs pitching depth and bullpen upgrades ahead of 2026 offseason. Red Sox may trade for impact bat or sign pitcher, with Whitlock likely to stay as setup man. Originally reported by Mlb.
Offseason big moves
Red Sox front office weighs pitching depth and bullpen upgrades ahead of 2026 offseason.
Big-move scenario
The farm system is in pretty good shape but nowhere near as stocked as a year ago.
Craig Breslow's approach
Breslow has gone down the trade road a lot in his three previous offseasons as chief baseball officer.
Pitching depth
Garrett Crochet, Payton Tolle and Ranger Suarez form a strong rotation with Jake Bennett and Tanner Houck.
Whitlock's role
Whitlock is more of a setup man and likely to stay for 2028 before becoming a free agent.
Bullpen strength
Whitlock in eighth and Aroldis Chapman in ninth form a strong bullpen duo.
Offseason targets
Shota Imanaga and Kaima Taira are potential targets for bullpen depth.
The headline
Red Sox may trade for impact bat or sign pitcher, with Whitlock likely to stay as setup man.
