After the Boston Red Sox made the playoffs in 2025 propelled by two offseason additions (Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman), the front office promised fans an aggressive offseason. The Red Sox have indeed been aggressive, having made 10 trades so far, but those moves glossed over a clear area of need.
It's clear Boston didn't expect Bregman to sign elsewhere, but it should've planned better for that possibility (which becomes much more likely if he doesn't feel his demands are being met. The trades it had already made relocated much of its expendable prospect and pitching depth, and the remaining trade and free agent candidates are imperfect fits for the roster.