# Red Sox Core Players Under the Microscope | Boston Red Sox News

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Podcast: [Boston Red Sox News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-red-sox-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7456210)
Published: 2026-09-09T20:19:51+00:00
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ESPN ranks the Red Sox third in core player potential for the next two and a half years, trailing only the Dodgers and Brewers — thanks to a stacked “plus” tier featuring Tully, Contreras, Anthony, Rafaela, Abreu, and Crochet. But some argue those stars should be elite, and deeper questions linger: Can the offense, currently 24th in homers, catch fire? Will Contreras deliver another 30+ homer season? Can Abreu stay consistent? Is Rafaela’s surge sustainable? And in the middle infield, what’s left of Story’s value? The real puzzle? Finding a true power bat for the DH spot — without it, World Series dreams stay out of reach. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/97ea4da7b29e7e1e

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