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

01 / Make the call

What's your call?

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.

Starting pitching

Bullpen depth

Infield depth

Outfield bat

Catching depth

Results reveal after your call

02 / The evidence

The evidence, frozen at publish.

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).

Frozen Aug 15, 2026, 6:47 PM EDT