Published: Oct. 26, 2025, 5:00 a.m.Division Series - Philadelphia Phillies v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 3LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 08: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the top of the fourth inning during Game Three of the National League Division Series presented by Booking.com between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Nicole Vasquez/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty Images

*Free agency could begin as soon as later this week and the Red Sox have some pretty obvious needs to address.

Either through free agency or trade, the Red Sox need a No. 2 starter and an upgrade at first base. And there’s the matter of re-signing Alex Bregman after he opts out of his contract.

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