The Boston Red Sox are ranked No. 8 in The Ringer's preseason power rankings ahead of the 2026 MLB season, following a loss to the Minnesota Twins. Major outlets have highlighted the team's revamped starting rotation, including Sonny Gray, Ranger Suárez, Johan Oviedo, Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello. The Athletic also ranked the Red Sox at No.8, while ESPN's Jorge Castillo highlighted Roman Anthony's rise, particularly after his standout performance in the World Baseball Classic. The Red Sox sit seventh in the Bleacher Report rankings and are predicted to reach the postseason via the A.L. wild card. Despite not being predicted to win the World Series, six writers at The Boston Globe predicted their team's success.