* Regardless of how or where they finish the season, in ways big and small, the Red Sox learned a lot about themselves this season.
They found a dynamic leadoff hitter in Jarren Duran, who is evolving into a five-tool player. They saw Tanner Houck step forward and hint that he has the ability to assume the role of a No. 2 starter. They witnessed big steps forward by, among others, Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela.
