What is the Boston Red Sox' largest roster need heading into the 2026-27 offseason?

01 / Make the call

What's your call?

Starting pitching

Bullpen depth

Infield depth

Outfield bat

Catching depth

Results reveal after your call · n = —

02 / The evidence

Why Posterior is asking.

As of 2026-08-15, the Boston Red Sox are 65-57, third in the AL East (9.5 games back) and holding the second AL wild-card spot, 5.5 games clear of the cut line. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Aroldis Chapman (RP, mutual option for 2027); Garrett Whitlock (RP, club option for 2027); Isiah Kiner-Falefa (3B, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Sonny Gray (SP, club option for 2027). Vote for the area the front office should prioritize first this offseason.

MLB Stats API standings (fetched 2026-08-15); Posterior free-agency watch (MLB.com future free-agent classes, 2026-05-02)

Standings check (2026-08-15): Boston Red Sox 65-57, third in the AL East (9.5 games back) and holding the second AL wild-card spot, 5.5 games clear of the cut line. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Aroldis Chapman (RP, mutual option for 2027); Garrett Whitlock (RP, club option for 2027); Isiah Kiner-Falefa (3B, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Sonny Gray (SP, club option for 2027).

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