"FanGraphs' 2026 ZiPs projections for the upcoming season have zero players in the Red Sox lineup expected to hit 20 or more home runs in 2026 - a serious concern for a Boston club that was largely pedestrian last year when it came to generating power at the plate."
"I talked to Alex this spring for an extended time, and we're just talking about his team, and he just volunteers: 'Well, Abreu is going to hit 30 homers this year.' Like this is a given."
"He's been in the big leagues and won a Gold Glove each of the last two years. [Cora] said, 'Oh, he'll hit 30 this year.' And when you watch him against Japan, and then you watch him [Tuesday vs. Team USA], who is going to question that now?"
The 2026 Boston Red Sox lineup is under scrutiny for its power-hitting capabilities, with projections indicating no players are expected to hit 20 home runs. FanGraphs' ZiPs projections suggest Trevor Story, Roman Anthony, and Wilyer Abreu may hit 18 home runs, while others like Willson Contreras and Ceddanne Rafaela are projected at 17. Despite these concerns, manager Alex Cora expresses confidence in Abreu, predicting he will hit over 30 home runs this season, highlighting his improvement and defensive skills.
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