"The organization's new focus on defense will be stabilizing in its own right because it's given the front office a mission. By signing a number of glove-first utility players, the team should be able to significantly reduce the errors that have plagued them for too long."
"Trevor Story holds a special place in the infield; at this point, he's the only infielder who returned from the 2025 team and is not on the IL or in the minors."
The Red Sox infield is undergoing significant changes with new players like Willson Contreras, Caleb Durbin, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Trevor Story remains the only returning infielder from the previous season. The team aims to stabilize infield defense as a foundational goal, with veterans leading the way. The focus on defense is intended to minimize errors and improve roster stability, addressing past issues with player depth and performance.
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