On March 27, the Boston Red Sox kicked off their 2025 regular season with a thrilling 5-2 win against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, where right fielder Wilyer Abreu belted two home runs, including a game-winning three-run homer in the top of the 9th inning.
This marks the beginning of what looks to be a season with a much different vibe for the Red Sox than the last few years, with high hopes for a playoff run come October.
The off-season was one to be proud of for the Red Sox. After years and years of not spending money or making a big splash through a trade or free agency, general manager Craig Breslow made two huge moves.
On December 11, the Red Sox agreed to a trade with the Chicago White Sox, bringing left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet to Boston in exchange for a haul of prospects. Crochet immediately became the Red Sox’ best pitcher and started on the MLB Opening Day. He is the ace the Red Sox have been missing in their starting staff for the last few years.
The other big move came on February 12, when third baseman agreed on a three-year, 120 million dollar contract to leave his longtime team in the Houston Astros to join the Red Sox. Bregman was a two-time World Series champion with Houston and brings veteran leadership to a younger clubhouse.
Along with the big splashes, the Red Sox also signed notable free agents Walker Buehler, Patrick Sandoval, and Aroldis Chapman to help bolster their pitching staff, which was very weak last year.
The Red Sox had a terrific offseason, one that every fan was asking for, with fans already in excitement to watch the team in action.
SHS math teacher Jonathon Schindler voiced strong enthusiasm for the Sox: “I’m stoked for this season. The Sox are ‘returning to relevancy’ and made signings that make people excited. Garrett Crochet is going to be fun to watch, and I can’t wait to see him on the mound.”
Schindler also talked about the Sox young potential, noting, “There will be a big impact from all three prospects in the long term. I’m eager to see when they all debut and how they each turn out because they can change the direction of where this team is going.”
The Red Sox young prospects include four in the MLB’s top 100, and three of those—the three Schindler referred to—within the top 11. Infielder Marcelo Mayer is ranked 11th; utility player Kristian Campbell is ranked 6th; and outfielder Roman Anthony is ranked 2nd.
Campbell, a Georgia Tech product, has already made his way up to the big leagues and picked up his first career hit in the Sox Opening Day win. Anthony and Mayer are right behind him in Triple-A Worcester and are projected to debut in the early months of the season.
When SHS students were asked for their season prediction, they agreed that the team was well-constructed and should have a playoff-caliber season. Senior Tommy Guinan, captain of the SHS varsity baseball team, predicted a wild card entry into the playoffs with an early exit, while junior Mason Alvarez, first baseman for SHS varsity baseball, predicts a deep run in October, all the way to the World Series.
On paper, the Red Sox have a talented roster and are projected to be a very good team this year. With a revamped pitching staff and up-and-coming top prospects, Sox fans are hopeful that October baseball will be back at Fenway in 2025.
