David Ortiz supports John Henry amid Red Sox struggles this season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry, facing criticism as the team sits last in the AL East at 25-33, has the support of Hall of Famer David Ortiz. Ortiz spoke at his celebrity golf tournament, indicating that Henry is concerned about the team's underperformance and is actively seeking solutions. The Red Sox have had three last-place finishes in six seasons, raising alarm among fans, especially after firing manager Alex Cora in April. Ortiz expressed confidence in Henry's commitment to improving the team's situation and returning to past success.
- •Red Sox currently last in the American League East, 11.5 games behind first place.
- •David Ortiz indicates John Henry is genuinely concerned about team performance.
- •Team's recent history includes three last-place finishes in six seasons.
- •Alex Cora was fired in April amid a slow start to the season.
- •Henry is actively working to turn around the club's fortunes.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — John Henry is worried about direction of Red Sox, team legend says
- 11:59 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Legend Backs 'Worried' John Henry
"The Red Sox are eight games below .500 and sit 12 games back of the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays as the calendar flips to June.
"The Boston Red Sox (25-33) sit in last place in the American League East, 11.5 games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:32 PMJohn Henry is worried about direction of Red Sox, team legend says
The Red Sox are eight games below .500 and sit 12 games back of the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays as the calendar flips to June.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:59 AMRed Sox Legend Backs 'Worried' John Henry
The Boston Red Sox (25-33) sit in last place in the American League East, 11.5 games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays.
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