# Red Sox Offseason Moves

> Red Sox front office weighs pitching depth and bullpen upgrades ahead of 2026 offseason.
- Title: Red Sox Offseason Moves · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Red Sox front office weighs pitching depth and bullpen upgrades ahead of 2026 offseason.
- Keywords: red sox, offseason, pitching depth, garrett whitlock, bullpen, free agency, trade rumors, 2026, Mlb
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/red-sox-reddit-ama-ahead-of-2026-offseason-with-reporter-ian-browne
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: red sox, offseason, pitching depth, garrett whitlock, bullpen, free agency, trade rumors, 2026, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Red Sox may trade for impact bat or sign pitcher, with Whitlock likely to stay as setup man.