Red Sox Exercise Caution in Pursuing Expensive Hitters, Instead Focusing on Developing In-House Talent Through Prospects With the Acquisitions of…

The Boston Red Sox have significantly upgraded their pitching staff this offseason, transforming their starting rotation into one of the best in the AL East.

With the acquisitions of Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler, and Patrick Sandoval, along with the return of Lucas Giolito, the Red Sox now boast a much deeper and more competitive rotation.

Their bullpen has also benefited, with former starters shifting to relief roles and the addition of veteran closer Aroldis Chapman.

However, while the Red Sox have addressed their pitching needs, their approach to upgrading the lineup has been far less aggressive. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and CEO Sam Kennedy previously emphasized the need for a right-handed bat to balance the offense.

Yet, despite the availability of hitters like Alex Bregman, Boston has not made a significant move to bolster its lineup.

According to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe, Alex Cora and Sam Kennedy appear eager to add a middle-of-the-order hitter.

Still, Breslow, John Henry, and Tom Werner have hesitated to commit to anything beyond short-term, team-friendly deals.

The Red Sox front office reportedly believes that top prospects Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, and Marcelo Mayer will soon be ready to contribute, influencing their reluctance to invest heavily in free agency.

This cautious approach has drawn criticism. Despite the franchise’s financial strength, Boston has not signed a major league free-agent hitter in over two years. Relying solely on prospects is a risky gamble.

With four postseason misses in the last five years, Red Sox fans wonder whether ownership is truly committed to fielding a championship-caliber team in 2025.