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September 29, 2026

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How Red Sox used ‘village’ of 56 players, even in ‘weird ways,’ to make playoffs
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The 2026 Red Sox reached the playoffs by leveraging contributions from 56 players, many in unconventional roles, filling gaps left by injuries with depth pieces who stepped up at key moments.
By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com
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