Red Sox explore roster options for Franklin Arias, Trevor Story, and Curtis Mead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are evaluating options for including Franklin Arias, Trevor Story, and Curtis Mead on their roster next season. Creative solutions may involve playing Arias or Story at shortstop or second base, while using Mead, who showed offensive promise last season, as a designated hitter. Arias, turning 21 soon, requires regular field time if promoted. Reports emphasize the necessity for strategic roster adjustments this offseason to accommodate these players.
- •Red Sox considering roster changes for next season.
- •Franklin Arias, Trevor Story, and Curtis Mead are key players.
- •Mead may take on designated hitter role after injury recovery.
- •Arias needs consistent playing time if brought up.
- •Options include playing Story or Arias at shortstop or second base.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — The Red Sox Have Clear Path to Play Franklin Arias, Trevor Story, and Curtis Mead
"It's not as difficult as some are making it out to be.
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