The Red Sox have started the 2026 season with a 4-8 record, ranking last in the AL East and 4.5 games behind the New York Yankees. The only team with a worse record than Boston was the Seattle Mariners, and the Red Sox also rank near the bottom of MLB in runs scored (44). However, several key players have been performing well, including Gray, who was brought to Boston to bolster the starting rotation and provide an additional playoff-caliber starter behind ace Garrett Crochet. Meanwhile, Abreu has led the team in nearly every major offensive category, including hits (18), home runs (3), doubles (4), runs scored, and batting average (.383) and OPS (1.110). Watson has been a standout player for the team, despite an up-and-down spring training but has proven to be an impact arm.