Although the season has just started, the Red Sox are looking good. They are currently sitting second in the American League East behind the Yankees, also having a three-game winning streak as of Apr 30, 2025. Most recently beating the Blue Jays 10 to 2. Having home runs from Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers, Alex Bregman, Wilyer Abreu, and Kristain Campbell. If the season had ended today, the Red Sox would have made the playoffs and faced the number 3 Mariners. Our current record against them is 1-2. As of six days ago, Red Sox playoff odds are -144, according to FanDuel. This puts the Red Sox’s 2025 playoff chances at 59% using implied probability. This means that if things stay on track and players stay healthy, like Alex Bregman, Brayan Bello, and Jarren Duran, there’s a good chance they will qualify for the postseason. Another reason why the Red Sox have the best chance of making the playoffs since the 2021 season is the prospects. Some key prospects like Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony will help out the team in a significant way. Mayer, the #3 prospect, is excelling in the minors with 7 home runs and 34 RBIs this season. There is speculation about him being called up.
Meanwhile, Roman Anthony, ranked #2, is impressive with an OPS of 1.039 and record performances. The Red Sox appear deliberate in their approach, waiting for strategic timing to promote these prospects, especially with the injury of Tristan Casas, who will be out for the rest of the season. The Red Sox now have a major decision to make. Either keep Roman Anthony in the minors and let him develop his skills, or let him have his shot in the majors. So only time will tell what the Red Sox will do, but for the first time in a while, the Red Sox have a chance to make the playoffs.
