It’s been almost eleven months since Craig Breslow’s introductory press conference, in which he identified pitching, improved defense, and right-handed hitting as the Red Sox’ primary needs. As the 2024 season winds down, it’s clear that none of those three areas were sufficiently addressed. So what’s in store this offseason? Breslow spoke with the Boston Globe and noted that, with cheap, homegrown corps of position players emerging, the Red Sox now have the ability to be “a bit more aggressive in looking for elite major league talent.” (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)
As for the major league talent that’s already here, it could take another injury hit this week.