Trevor Story emerges as the Boston Red Sox's cornerstone leader for 2026, but will one veteran be enough to guide a young core hungry for October baseball?

Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down which players will fill critical roles for the Red Sox next season, from Trevor Story's leadership presence to Roman Anthony's clutch hitting potential. The analysis covers Garrett Crochet's status as the team's ace, Ceddanne Rafaela's elite defensive skills in center field, and the bullpen's continued strength with Garrett Whitlock stepping into high-leverage situations. Key discussion points include the value of potentially pairing Story with Alex Bregman as dual leaders, the team's glaring need for a power hitter like Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso, and why the catching situation remains uncertain heading into the offseason.

Discover which positions the Red Sox must address this winter and why Roman Anthony could be the most important bat in Boston's lineup.

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