The Boston Red Sox's lineup likely will look different in 2025. Boston needs to add some right-handed pop to the lineup, and that could lead to a wide range of changes this winter. The Red Sox are trending in the right direction,

John Tomase runs through the eight Red Sox players set to hit free agency, and what their combined (lack of) talent says about the state of the team.

Boston Red Sox reliever and set-up man/closer Chris Martin is willing to return to the Sox if they want him, per Alex Speier. Martin’s willingness to return is driven by his belief that the Sox will be playoff contenders next season.

If the Boston Red Sox want to make a run at a playoff spot in 2025, they will need to add at least one or two starting pitchers this winter. Boston will enter the 2025 campaign with Tanner Houck, Brayan Bello,