Boston Red Sox
Boston’s starting lineup is starting to take shape, but roster opportunities are still there.
Mickey Jasper is back with the Red Sox, who are looking for better depth at catcher in 2026. (Daniel Parhizkaran/Global Staff)
Relatively quiet acquisitions led to an exciting spring training for the Red Sox. Certain aspects of the starting lineup are starting to take shape, but Boston’s 40-man roster is still far from solidified.
Depth in particular could become a concern for the Red Sox roster as currently constructed, but that also leaves room for some under the radar prospects to fight for a spot in the roster rotation.
Here are 4 Red Sox players who took advantage of their opportunities this spring.
Braeden Ward
Ward has been an exciting player to watch for the running base this spring.
The 27-year-old had 10 hits and 12 stolen bases in 12 spring training games. No other Red Sox team has more than two steals, and Ward himself accounts for 50 percent of Boston’s steals as a team.
Ward is a largely unproven prospect who likely has more minor league ball ahead of him, but he certainly found a way to make an impression in March.
Max Ferguson
Ferguson has spent the past two seasons hovering between Portland and Worcester in the Red Sox pipeline, but he is showing some promise this spring.
He hit a grand slam earlier in spring training, and as a result leads all Red Sox in RBIs (7). He also added a double, and has an OPS of .821 in 17 at bats. His numbers don’t jump off the page, but he’s certainly exceeded expectations so far.
2026 will likely be another first-rounder season for Ferguson, but he has some position versatility that adds value to a potential call-up if he gets one. Ferguson played second base, shortstop, and center field in the minors.
Mickey Jasper
Having Gasper return to the Red Sox as a depth option at catcher could be valuable this season.
Carlos Narvaez has exceeded expectations in 2025, but a high workload appears to be impacting his offensive production down the stretch. Connor Wong hasn’t been a particularly strong relief pitcher, so any offense Jasper can add to that group would be welcome.
Jasper has six hits this spring with five RBIs and a home run. He also struck out just two runs in his 17 at bats.
Tyrone Guerrero
Aside from the big names already locked up on the roster, Guerrero may be having the best spring of anyone in Boston’s bullpen. He pitched six relief innings and totaled six strikeouts (tied for third-most among all Red Sox pitchers this spring) and earned just one run.
Guerrero has given up seven hits which is a minor concern, but considering his last MLB stint came in 2019, his outings have looked consistent. Stranding runners on base is something Boston has not been able to do consistently in 2025 with its bullpen.
If Guerrero can maintain this trajectory, he could be valuable in relief for Alex Cora and company.
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