Boston Red Sox new pitchers Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler are reasons for fans to feel optimistic heading into opening day.

After two scoreless early spring outings from Garrett Crochet, Boston Red Sox fans finally got their first look at the other newcomer to the rotation on Sunday. Walker Buehler, the former two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers,

Now he's fully healthy and looking like the dominant force he once was for the Dodgers. There's reason to be concerned due to his injury history, but as long as he's able to take the mound, the Red Sox should believe Buehler is in for a massive 2025 season. If they aren't sold quite yet, they should just talk to Dodgers fans.

In the deal to acquire Crochet, catching prospect Kyle Teel was sent to the Chicago White Sox. Additionally, the Red Sox secured Carlos Narvaez from the New York Yankees in December and Blake Sabol from the San Francisco Giants in January.

Walker Buehler and Garrett Crochet give the rotation a huge upgrade; Aroldis Chapman adds a hard-thrower to the bullpen.

Look, I was already bullish on the Boston Red Sox heading into 2025. After adding Alex Bregman, Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler, I thought the Red Sox had ev