The Boston Red Sox self-destructed late in Wednesday’s home loss to the Texas Rangers; it was a frustrating performance that left some thinking ahead to next season.
Boston is just two games back of the Wild Card right now, but the margin for error is slim with 43 games remaining. The Red Sox will have to play championship baseball over the next few weeks to give themselves a chance, which is a lot to ask of a team as young as Boston’s.that the Red Sox are probably on the outside looking in, at least as far as the 2024 playoffs are concerned. At the same time, Finn believes the near future is bright in Boston, so long as chief baseball officer Craig Breslow can acquire a front-end starting pitcher this winter.
It’s also hard to imagine the Orioles themselves not presenting Burnes with a beefy offer to compete with outside suitors. Breslow’s hunt for an elite starter will be something to monitor from November onward. If not Burnes, the Red Sox must land an arm of similar caliber if they are serious about taking a step forward in 2025.Colin Keane is a contributing journalist for "Boston Red Sox On SI." Born in Illinois, Colin grew up in Massachusetts as the third of four brothers. For his high school education, Colin attended St.