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Red Sox Top 100 Prospects Entering 2026

As Major League Baseball kicks off the 2026 season, the Boston Red Sox enter the year with three highly touted prospects in Baseball America’s 2026 Top 100 Prospects list — a clear signal that Boston’s farm system is making strides toward long-term contention.

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Red Sox Have Critical Advantage in Isaac Paredes Trade Talks

Perhaps there's a reason it feels like this last move of the offseason for the Boston Red Sox might be taking an extra couple of weeks. The Red Sox need another infielder, they need more right-handed power, and they are most likely to find it in a trade.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 24

Red Sox CEO Opens Up About Alex Bregman Loss

When the Boston Red Sox kick off the 2026 season, they should be able to compete in the American League East. The offseason has been overshadowed by the loss of Alex Bregman, but the club has actually had one of the better performances of any team in baseball this offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / January 24

How about a defense-forward infield for the Red Sox?

The recent talk about Dustin Pedroia on the Hall of Fame ballot has only further increased my desire for a capable, reliable Red Sox infield. We’ve seen it before, and we could get there again.

Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 24

Inside Red Sox’s Options With ‘One Big Move’ Expected

With each passing day, the noise continues to grow around the Boston Red Sox and different infield options around the league. Over the last few weeks, the three players who have been mentioned the most for Boston are Houston Astros slugger Isaac Paredes, Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner, and St.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 23

Red Sox LHP prospect Jeremy Wu-Yelland earns first big league camp invite

The Red Sox invited 14 minor leaguers to major league spring training on Friday. Of those 14, Jeremy Wu-Yelland was the only left-handed pitcher to make the cut.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 23

New Jarren Duran-Astros Report Music to Red Sox Fans' Ears

The Boston Red Sox are always looking around for ways to add talent to the organization. That certainly is the case right now with an Alex Bregman-sized hole in the infield.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 23

Red Sox's Ramón Vázquez Announces Decision on Coaching Future

Boston Red Sox bench coach Ramón Vázquez is perhaps one of the most under-discussed, yet crucial pieces of the ballclub. Vázquez, a longtime friend of

Isaac Paredes News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 23

Red Sox Insiders Address Ongoing Isaac Paredes Rumors

Who is going to solve the Boston Red Sox's hole in the infield? This is the last remaining question for the organization that they need to solve before Spring Training arrives.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / January 23

Top Boston Red Sox Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

After the Boston Red Sox’s “Big Four” prospects entering 2025 all graduated or were traded, new names quickly established themselves in the farm system.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 23

Red Sox Predicted to Make One Final Offseason Splash

One word to describe this Boston Red Sox offseason? Turbulent. The dramatic pivot from losing All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to signing All-Star pitcher Ranger Suárez last week was enough to give any Red Sox fan offseason whiplash.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 23

Red Sox Reunion Ruled Out With 8-Year MLB Veteran

The Boston Red Sox have been a team that has been dipping its toes in the catcher market this offseason, although there isn't anything to show for the club's interest yet.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 23

Red Sox Still Pursuing Catchers; World Series Champion Floated

The Boston Red Sox returned their two primary catchers from a year ago, but they clearly aren't married to the current depth chart. Boston sniffed around three-time All-Star J.T.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 23

Red Sox Connected to Unlikely Former All-Star Starter

The Boston Red Sox have more starting depth than the vast majority of teams out there right now around Major League Baseball. Boston has 10 legit starters who could be in a team's rotation in 2026.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / January 23

Red Sox land 5 players on MLB Network top-100 list

Good morning! MLB Network just completed its annual exercise in ranking the top-100 players in Major League Baseball. You already know who number 1 is, and he doesn’t play for the Red Sox.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 23

Red Sox, Mariners Among 'Most Obvious Fits' For Free-Agent Slugger

It's difficult to gauge where the Boston Red Sox stand on potentially acquiring Eugenio Suárez. On one hand, the Red Sox came into the offseason professing their need for more home runs, and Suárez hit 49 of those last year.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 23

Red Sox Infield Targets Include Two-Time Gold Glove Winner

The Boston Red Sox look like a team that can compete for the top spot in the American League East in 2026, but there is still one question left for the organization before Spring Training gets here: Will the team add another infielder?

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

MLB Rumors: Boston Red Sox Linked to Former Houston Astros Star to Add Depth

The Boston Red Sox are having a strange offseason this winter. Despite the addition of Ranger Suarez, they failed to land most of the top free agent targets, like Kyle Schwarber and Alex Bregman.

Mikey Romero News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 22

Red Sox’ Mikey Romero ranked No. 5 third base prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline

Earlier this week, MLB Pipeline ranked Red Sox minor league infielder Mikey Romero as one of the top 10 third base prospects in baseball heading into the 2026 season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Former Red Sox Fan-Favorite Emerges in Tigers Rumors

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation has certainly gotten overhauled this offseason, to say the least. If everyone can stay healthy throughout Spring Training, the Red Sox will enter the 2026 season with a rotation looking like Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suárez, Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello, and Johan Oviedo.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Red Sox-Cubs Trade Rumors Get Reality Check From MLB Insider

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow made it quite clear on Wednesday that he's hoping for excellent infield defense this year. The Red Sox led the league in errors this past season, and second and third base are the only two positions up in the air that could potentially receive a defensive upgrade.

Ranger Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez admits 1 question about Boston-Yankees rivalry

The Boston Red Sox gained more than a frontline starter when Ranger Suarez arrived to town. During his introductory appearance at Fenway Park, the veteran left-hander shared a childhood observation about the Red Sox and Yankees rivalry that immediately resonated with fans and added unexpected emotional depth to the signing.

Tristan Gray News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 21

Which prospect did Red Sox acquire from Twins for Tristan Gray?

Before making the signing of Ranger Suarez official earlier Wednesday morning, the Red Sox made a trade with the Twins to create a 40-man roster spot for the All-Star left-hander.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 19