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The 2026 Boston Red Sox Will Shock The MLB World
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox are improving significantly this season with key acquisitions and strong defensive performance. They have upgraded their starting rotation and currently rank third in baseball for outs above average.
Key points
- Boston Red Sox upgraded their starting rotation
- Key acquisitions include Johan Oviedo and Sonny Gray
- Connelly Early has emerged as a significant player
- Red Sox rank third in baseball for outs above average
- Defense has improved after previous struggles
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Boston Red Sox hurler Connelly Early
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The Boston Red Sox are slowly, but surely starting to look like the club many expected them to be this season.
Boston spent the offseason upgrading the starting rotation. Boston acquired both Johan Oviedo and Sonny Gray and signed Ranger Suárez. Oviedo is on the Injured List, but didn't make the rotation out of camp anyway because of the emergence of Connelly Early. The Red Sox have built this club on pitching and defense. Defensively, the Red Sox have gotten what they're looking for. Boston is third in baseball as a team in outs above average with 15. So, there you have it, the defense has been fixed after a few rough years.
The rotation wasn't great to begin the season, but things are certainly turning a corner. Connelly Early tossed seven shutout innings on Friday night to cool down the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays. On Wednesday, Sonny Gray pitched five shutout innings against the Detroit Tigers. On Tuesday, Brayan Bello came in behind an opener and pitched seven innings and allowed one run. On Monday, tossed seven innings without an earned run. Overall, the rotation is trending up, and Suárez is healthy and should be back soon.
Q&A
What key players did the Boston Red Sox acquire for the 2026 season?
The Boston Red Sox acquired Johan Oviedo, Sonny Gray, and signed Ranger Suárez for the 2026 season.
How is the Boston Red Sox defense performing in 2026?
The Boston Red Sox rank third in baseball for outs above average, indicating a strong defensive performance this season.
Who is Connelly Early and what is his role in the Red Sox rotation?
Connelly Early has emerged as a key player in the Red Sox rotation, contributing to the team's improved pitching performance.
