Record:
32-28
Positives:
Giolito keeps getting better, quickly approaching ace territory
Rodon finally starts showing why he was the 3rd pick in the 2014 draft
Eloy/Mazara rake
Herrera is back to being good
Neutral outcomes:
Cease takes a step forward, but not to good level (ERA in the low 4s, lots of Ks, lots of BBs)
Grandal and Abreu are Grandal and Abreu
EE hits .220 but 20 dingers
Anderson hits .290 but with more power
Negatives:
Lopez continues to suck
Moncada has an off year, but looks great in September after a slow July/August.
Keuchel gets knocked around a bit
Colome sucks and is replaced as closer
Madrigal is a bit disappointing in the XBH/BB dept.
Ultimately, the Sox offense and Giolito/Rodon are good enough to push them over .500 but not quite enough to make the playoffs.