The Boston Red Sox finished the 2025 season with an 89–73 record, reaching the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2021. Although their postseason run ended quickly in the AL Wild Card round, there are plenty of reasons for optimism in Boston heading into next year.
A major factor was the emergence of outfielder Roman Anthony, who shined in his rookie campaign. The 21-year-old left-handed slugger posted a .292 batting average, .396 on-base percentage, .859 OPS, eight home runs and 32 RBIs across 71 games.
His season was cut short in early September due to an oblique injury, but he is expected to make a full recovery in the offseason.