Red Sox look to bolster lineup with power hitters this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are focusing on improving their offense after struggling during September and the Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees. With only 163 home runs in the season, ranking 26th in the Majors, the team lacks a single player who hit 30 home runs. Adding strong hitters is essential to compete in the AL East. Potential targets may include Curtis Mead, who hit 17 homers in 87 games with the Washington Nationals before joining the Red Sox. To enhance their roster, the Red Sox will likely pursue power bats that can benefit from playing at Fenway Park.
- •Red Sox ranked 26th in MLB with 163 home runs in 2026.
- •Team did not have any player reach 30 home runs this season.
- •Curtis Mead could provide additional power after joining from the Nationals.
- •Boston needs to target sluggers for improved performance in 2027.
- •Struggles against elite pitching highlighted the need for more power hitters.
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"Boston needs to add one thing to its lineup.
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