Red Sox 2026 superlatives: MVP, LVP, most improved and more

The Boston Red Sox completed a remarkable turnaround in the 2026 season, recovering from one of the worst first halves in franchise history to clinch a playoff berth. Willson Contreras was the team's standout performer, leading the club in home runs (27), RBI (81), and OPS (.905), with no other qualified Red Sox hitter posting an OPS above .800. The NBC Sports Boston piece also highlights catcher Omar Narvaez as a disappointment, having regressed from his 2025 form and hitting just .187.