"First up (and most complex), Roman Anthony - because against all odds, I think the yips or whatever was going on with his throws earlier in the year are actually working to his advantage now. (God I love the weird and wonderful world of baseball!) His problem isn't arm strength ( that actually grades out a"
The Red Sox are near the top of the teams leaderboard in Defensive Runs Saved and the improvement is not viewed as a fluke. Earlier in 2026, defensive quality was easy to ignore due to leading the American League in errors across three seasons before 2026, starting 2026 with the most errors in the AL, and a poor 9-17 record through the first 26 games. Viral moments involving Roman Anthony’s early throwing issues and Caleb Durbin’s slow start at the plate also affected perceptions. With May underway, underlying defensive metrics look very strong. If the rotation stays healthy with Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suarez, and Sonny Gray, the run prevention approach could produce meaningful dividends. Defensive innings from key players show multiple contributors across the diamond.
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