The Boston Red Sox reside in one of Major League Baseball’s toughest divisions, the American League East.
In a division that includes the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, the Red Sox have their work cut out for them if they want to win a title in 2025.
After finishing third in the AL East in 2024, the Red Sox made some big moves this offseason to load up the starting pitching.
The Red Sox traded for Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox earlier this offseason, but they reportedly made another signing on Monday.
According to FOX Sports. The first look at MLB’s “X,” a potential starting rotation, has been revealed following the signing of Walker Buehler from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Here’s the projected rotation for the Red Sox after they reportedly signed Walker Buehler to a one-year deal this morning 💪
Lucas Giolito, Patrick Sandoval and Garrett Whitlock are all expected to start the 2025 season at IL. pic.twitter.com/kekFlpnFTR
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) December 23, 2024
Fans took to social media to express their reaction to the first look at the Red Sox starting rotation.
Some clear question marks in this round.
— Rob Richard (@RobwRichard) December 23, 2024
Looks good on paper
— Aaron (@BrucysX2Shine) December 23, 2024
I don’t see us winning under 105
— Jeff Williams (@jeffwilliams145) December 23, 2024
That’s pretty good.
— drifter86 (@drifter861) December 23, 2024
Most fans agree that the rotation looks good on paper, but not everyone is sold on the rotation until they see it in action next season.
Buehler is 30 years old and entered the majors in 2017 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he has played all seven seasons of his MLB career.
Buehler started 16 games with the Dodgers in 2024, going 1-6 with a 5.38 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 75.1 innings.
While Buehler had a rough 2024, he showed his potential back in 2021 when he started 33 games and had a 2.47 ERA with 212 strikeouts in 207.2 innings.
The Red Sox will look to dethrone the Yankees and take back the AL East by winning their first division title since winning the 2018 World Series.
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