The Boston Red Sox's hunt for a No. 2 starter continues in earnest this offseason, as the team experienced a significant drop-off in quality behind Garrett Crochet.
A role that was originally slated for Tanner Houck and was, at times, admirably filled by Brayan Bello in 2025, still needs its leading man, and odds are that the Red Sox will seek their answer via trade yet again. They're already entangled in rumors for Hunter Greene, and Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta would offer a seamless right-handed compliment to Crochet.
However, the true prize of the offseason is Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers, the soon-to-be two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner.