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Take Your Pick: 2027 Red Sox Shortstop

We’ve played “Take Your Pick” with the Red Sox before, so let’s do it again. OverTheMonster.com’s Matt Gross took an extensive look this week at the multitude of internal and external rumors about who could be starting shortstop for the…

By Tim Crowley · Over The Monster

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:41 PM

Key Things to Know

Writer Tim Crowley analyzes four potential internal and external candidates to start at shortstop for Boston in 2027.
Incumbent shortstop Trevor Story struggled offensively and defensively in an injury-shortened 2026 campaign.
Prospect Franklin Arias positioned himself for consideration after hitting 25 home runs across the minors in 2026.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Tim Crowley evaluates four potential starting shortstop candidates for the Boston Red Sox ahead of the 2027 Major League Baseball season. The options include internal incumbents Trevor Story and top prospect Franklin Arias, alongside external trade candidates Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds and CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals.

Crowley notes that Story struggled with injuries, offensive production, and defensive regression during 2026, while Arias impressed by hitting 25 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A. Externally, Crowley highlights De La Cruz's 30-30 campaign in 2026, while questioning whether Abrams' defensive struggles fit Boston's run-prevention focus.

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