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Rob Refsnyder Will Play in 2026, Entering Free Agency After Strong Red Sox Campaign

Informal talks with Boston leave his return uncertain given a left-heavy outfield.

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 3: The Boston Red Sox logo is seen on a hat in the dugout during the game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on August 3, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow of the Boston Red Sox addresses the media during an end of season press conference on September 30, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 05: Rob Refsnyder #30 of the Boston Red Sox kisses his daughter before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park on June 05, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier reported Refsnyder intends to continue his career in 2026 and has held informal talks with the Red Sox, with no agreement in place.
  • He will hit the open market after the 2025 season, setting up interest from teams seeking a right-handed bench or platoon bat.
  • In 70 games this year, he posted a .269/.354/.484 line over 209 plate appearances, reinforcing his value in a limited role.
  • His recent two-year split underscores a platoon profile, hitting .302/.396/.554 against left-handers with notably weaker results versus righties.
  • Roster construction complicates a Boston reunion as the outfield skews left-handed, and outside speculation has linked him to potential fits such as Seattle.