🚨 Red Sox Must Cut Dead Weight and Fix Broken Roster Spot Before It’s Too Late
The Boston Red Sox are fighting for their postseason lives, but one glaring roster mistake could sabotage their chances if it isn’t fixed immediately.
With MLB’s September roster expansion, teams get two extra spots — one for a pitcher, one for a position player. The Sox have leaned into the pitching side, cycling in young lefties Payton Tolle, Connelly Early, and Kyle Harrison to keep the bullpen stocked. That part’s worked.
But on the position player side? Boston has wasted the spot.
❌ The Ali Sánchez Problem
Catcher Ali Sánchez has now been on the active roster for 25 days this summer across multiple stints. In that time, he has:
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4 appearances (none as a starter)
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2 plate appearances (both in blowouts)
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Zero impact on the team’s offense
The only rationale for keeping Sánchez around is insurance. With Carlos Narvaez battling knee pain, Sánchez serves as emergency depth in case Boston burns through a catcher mid-game. But let’s be real — the Red Sox are treating him like a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option, not an actual contributor.
And with this offense gasping for air down the stretch, that’s unacceptable.
🔄 The Fix Boston Needs
If the Sox don’t trust Sánchez to pick up a bat, why keep him around? That roster spot could — and should — go to a Triple-A bat who can at least give the lineup a spark. Options include:
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Kristian Campbell (the ideal choice, though Boston is hesitant to push him into struggles this fall)
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Abraham Toro or Jhostynxon Garcia (versatile depth who could help immediately)
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Even a bold debut for Mikey Romero, the 2022 first-round pick
At this point, any bat is better than none.
⚠️ Bottom Line
The Red Sox can’t afford to play short-handed with just nine games left. Keeping Sánchez as a safety net might feel cautious, but in reality, it’s costing Boston badly-needed offense during the most critical stretch of the season.
If Boston really wants to salvage its playoff hopes, the move is clear: DFA Sánchez and bring up a hitter who can help right now.
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