# Red Sox Offseason Prep for 2027

> Boston Red Sox target power boost with free agents and trades ahead of 2027 season.
- Title: Red Sox Offseason Prep for 2027 · Boston Red Sox On SI
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: boston red sox, 2027, free agents, trades, power hitting, sonny gray, eugenio suarez, spencer strider, caleb durbin, jarren duran, sports, Red
- Source: Boston Red Sox On SI — https://si.com/mlb/red-sox/onsi/red-sox-offseason-content-hub-free-agents-targets-trades-decisions-pat3
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:27:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: boston red sox, 2027, free agents, trades, power hitting, sonny gray, eugenio suarez, spencer strider, caleb durbin, jarren duran, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Boston Red Sox aim to strengthen power hitting with free agents and trades for 2027 success.