u200bExpectations are high for the 2026 Red Sox.
u200bOn paper, there’s a lot to like about this Red Sox team, be it a stout starting rotation or an influx of young talent sprinkled across the depth chart.
u200bBut, the promise rooted in Boston’s roster does not guarantee sustained success of a 162-game slate this summer.
u200bThe Red Sox might have to rely on veterans like Garrett Crochet, Jarren Duran, Willson Contreras, and Trevor Story early and often this summer.
u200bIf the Red Sox are going to hit their ceiling and entrench themselves as legitimate World Series contenders, several players are going to need to have big years at Fenway Park.