Red Sox roster projection: Will Boston trade for an infielder before Opening Day? Or pivot to a free agent?

Key Highlights

• Their infield, outside of Contreras at first base and Trevor Story at shortstop, is rather unsettled.
• Further moves are not just possible, but likely.
• Still, we’re at the point where it makes sense to take a (very) early stab at the 26-man group the Red Sox will take to Cincinnati for Opening Day on March 26. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere’s our first crack at an Opening Day roster projection, including potential trades and free agent signings.
• Remember, this isn’t hard-core reporting, but a guess:***STARTING ROTATION: (5): LHP Garrett Crochet, LHP Ranger Suárez, RHP Sonny Gray, RHP Brayan Bello, RHP Johan OviedoWHICH MEANS...
• Connelly Early and Payton Tolle start the year at Triple-A, Kutter Crawford moves to the bullpen as a stay-ready/long relief option and Patrick Sandoval is traded in an effort to move money. ANALYSIS: The Red Sox have a ridiculous amount of starting pitching depth after a revamp that included the additions of Suárez, Gray and Oviedo.