BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 04: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning during the home opener at Fenway Park on April 04, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
The Boston Red Sox have a record of 55-49, which is good enough for third place in the AL East and the third wild-card spot.
Boston finished the 2024 season with an 81-81 record and missed out on the postseason. The front office knew they had to make moves to compete in 2025, and Boston did just that.
The Red Sox made a trade for White Sox ace Garrett Crochet in exchange for four prospects. Boston also made big moves in free agency, signing third baseman Alex Bregman, starting pitcher Walker Buehler and closer Aroldis Chapman.
The Bregman signing caused drama with Rafael Devers because they both play the same position. Devers was asked to DH full-time as Bregman is a better defensive player.
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In May, first baseman Triston Casas suffered a season-ending knee injury, and Devers was asked to play first, but he declined because he was already asked to switch positions.
The Devers saga ended on June 15, when the Red Sox traded him to the San Francisco Giants for pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison. Boston also got two prospects in return.
Despite all the drama, the Red Sox are putting together a solid 2025 campaign.
The offense has been a bright spot for the Red Sox.
Boston has the second most hits, is in the top five for slugging percentage, and is in the top 10 for on-base percentage and home runs. One area where Boston struggles is striking out, ranking in the bottom three in the league.
Pitching has been up and down for the Red Sox. Boston is in the top 10 for ERA and preventing home runs, but is close to the bottom 10 for batting average allowed and walks and hits per inning pitched (WHIP).
Boston will be interesting to monitor as the trade deadline approaches. Given Devers has already been traded, Boston could look to trade more of its veterans, but buying could also be an option, considering they hold the last wild-card spot.
The Red Sox have great odds to make the postseason at +115. Its odds to win the American League are +1500, and its odds to win the World Series are +4000.
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