The Boston Red Sox are currently prioritizing their race to the 2025 postseason, but their focus will soon shift to offseason needs.
The Red Sox are quite a young team and they don't have many players expected to leave in free agency. But Boston could trade any number of its position players or prospects for elite pitching or a power bat, and needs could open up anywhere. After trading Rafael Devers in June, a home run hitter could be high on the Sox's offseason list.
Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report's Opening Day lineup prediction for the Red Sox contains a surprise welcomed by Boston fans — Kyle Schwarber in the designated hitter spot.