The 2025 Red Sox would be a far more dangerous team if Boston convinces Juan Soto to sign on the dotted line in the coming weeks.
But the presence of a slugger like Soto in the heart of Boston’s lineup for the foreseeable future likely isn’t enough to shore up the Red Sox’ roster deficiencies.
If the Red Sox want to punch their ticket to the playoffs in 2025 and beyond, they’re going to need to add to their pitching corps.
It’s a sentiment that longtime MLB insider Ken Rosenthal shared during his latest column in The Athletic on Monday.