12/07/2025
Red Sox fans, we just watched Craig Breslow’s first full offseason in charge turn into a flurry of trades, highlighted by a serious push to rebuild the starting rotation while shuffling the edges of the roster.
What the Red Sox Have Done
Breslow’s biggest splash has come on the mound, trading for veteran right-hander Sonny Gray and cash from the Cardinals to anchor the 2026 rotation. He followed that by swinging a five-player deal with the Pirates to land starter Johan Oviedo, plus lefty Tyler Samaniego and catching prospect Adonys Guzman, sending outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and pitcher Jesus Travieso to Pittsburgh.
Around the margins, the front office has stayed busy with depth moves, adding multiple catchers (including Luke Heyman and Ronny Hernandez), infielder Tristan Gray, and outfielder Braiden Ward in smaller trades. These deals are clearly aimed at raising the floor of the roster and building injury insurance across the diamond rather than grabbing headlines.
How Do You Feel About It?
Some fans will see this as a clear signal that pitching is finally being treated as the top priority, with Gray and Oviedo giving the rotation much-needed stability and upside. Others may still be waiting for that true lineup-changing bat or a more aggressive push on the position-player side to feel like this team is ready to compete deep into October.
So, how would you grade Breslow and the Red Sox front office so far this offseason? Do you think these trades are enough to change the trajectory of 2026, or are they just a start?
Your Turn: What’s Still Missing?
Drop your thoughts in the comments:
How well do you think Craig Breslow and the Red Sox are doing with these trades so far—A, B, C, or worse? Why?
What other moves do you want to see to fully round out the 2026 roster—another frontline starter, a big middle-of-the-order bat, bullpen help, or something else?
If you were running the offseason, which position would be your next priority and what type of player would you target to “finish” this roster for 2026?
Share your grade, your wishlist, and what you think the Opening Day roster still needs for this team to be truly ready in 2026.