Red Sox focus on starting pitching upgrades after postseason exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Boston Red Sox need significant improvements to their starting rotation following their recent elimination from the MLB postseason by the New York Yankees. With key pitchers like Sonny Gray expected to leave in free agency, the Red Sox are prioritizing rotation help for the upcoming offseason. Despite some promising options like Garrett Crochet and other pitchers on the roster, recent trades have depleted their pitching depth. Experts suggest several free-agent pitchers, including Tarik Skubal, could be potential targets to bolster the rotation for the 2027 season.
- •Red Sox eliminated from postseason by Yankees in AL Wild Card Series.
- •Sonny Gray likely to depart in free agency or retirement.
- •Garrett Crochet and others may help, but depth remains a concern.
- •Several potential free-agent pitchers available to strengthen rotation.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Why Red Sox desperately need to add starting pitching during MLB offseason
"The Red Sox have good reason to need starting rotation help as badly as they do.
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