The Boston Red Sox are eager to make their mark in the 2025 MLB season, with both the team and its fans energized by the prospect of a return to the playoffs.
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In an interview with New England Sports Network about the Red Sox’s playoff chances, David Ortiz expressed confidence in the team. “I think so. Let me tell you, I always believe in teams that have good pitching. When you have good pitching, you can slow down offenses, and you don’t need a lot of offense to win games. So, I think we’re back on track with the pitching we have this year,” Ortiz said.
The Red Sox made significant offseason moves, particularly bolstering their pitching staff. They traded four players to the Chicago White Sox for Garrett Crochet, who is coming off a breakout season that earned him his first All-Star selection and AL Comeback Player of the Year honors. Crochet posted a 3.58 ERA and recorded 209 strikeouts.
Boston also retains key starters Tanner Houck and Brayan Bello, both of whom have been effective. Their biggest bullpen addition is two-time All-Star and former Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler. With these four starters, the return of Lucas Giolito—who missed all of 2024 due to a torn UCL—and a deep, experienced relief corps, the Red Sox could be a dominant force this season.
