# Red Sox Offseason Questions

> Will Franklin Arias reshape the Red Sox lineup?
- Title: Red Sox Offseason Questions · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Will Franklin Arias reshape the Red Sox lineup? Franklin Arias could become the Red Sox shortstop if he declares his readiness, but his role remains…
- Keywords: red sox, franklin arias, trevor story, curtis mead, mickey gasper, caleb durbin, wilyer abreu, tanner houck, kutter crawford, johan oviedo, patrick sandoval, adley rutschman
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/red-sox-questions-to-answer-in-offseason
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- Topics: red sox, franklin arias, trevor story, curtis mead, mickey gasper, caleb durbin, wilyer abreu, tanner houck, kutter crawford, johan oviedo, patrick sandoval, adley rutschman
## Franklin Arias
Franklin Arias could be the Red Sox shortstop if he declares his readiness for the role.

> If he makes it clear that he should be the shortstop, then what?
## Trevor Story
Trevor Story might move to second base to compete with Curtis Mead.

> Trevor Story to second? Or to third, like Rico [Petrocelli] in the mid-70s?
## Curtis Mead
Curtis Mead could DH and rotate between second and third base.

> Where would that leave Curtis Mead?
## Mickey Gasper
Mickey Gasper’s role as a platoon hitter remains uncertain after a strong August run.

> Was Mickey Gasper for real? What’s his role?
## Caleb Durbin
Caleb Durbin’s defensive skills and potential for more offensive production are key.

> Who's the real Caleb Durbin? Is a .700 OPS his ceiling?
## Wilyer Abreu
Wilyer Abreu’s consistency as a hitter remains a challenge for regular 30-homer production.

> Can Wilyer Abreu ever become a consistent offensive player who hits 30 homers?
## Injured Starters
Tanner Houck, Kutter Crawford, Johan Oviedo, and Patrick Sandoval face uncertain roles after injuries.

> Tanner Houck? Kutter Crawford? Johan Oviedo? Patrick Sandoval? How do all those injured starters fit in?
## Adley Rutschman
Adley Rutschman’s health impacts his performance as a switch-hitter with power.

> Any chance Adley Rutschman returns to his performance level when he was healthy in Baltimore?
## Key takeaway

Franklin Arias could become the Red Sox shortstop if he declares his readiness, but his role remains uncertain amid potential shifts for Trevor Story and Curtis Mead.