Red Sox CEO confirms Craig Breslow's job security amid disappointing season
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Boston Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy reaffirmed that Craig Breslow will retain his position as chief baseball officer despite a challenging season for the team. The Red Sox are currently last in the American League East with a record of 27-39. This season began with high expectations after last year's wild card playoff appearance, but injuries and performance issues have contributed to the disappointing start. Kennedy emphasized that there are no plans for a coaching change during an interview on June 11.
- •Red Sox are in last place in the AL East with a 27-39 record.
- •Breslow replaced Alex Cora earlier this season after a poor start.
- •Sam Kennedy assures Breslow's job is secure during a radio interview.
- •Red Sox face challenges with injuries affecting key players.
- •The team aims for a late push for a wild-card spot.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox firing Craig Breslow ‘not even on the table,’ Sam Kennedy says
- 8:45 PMESPN — Kennedy: Red Sox's season 'embarrassing,' but Breslow safe - ESPN
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox CEO Reassures Craig Breslow's Job Security Amid Unexpected Season
"Red Sox president Sam Kennedy called the team's play this season "embarrassing and unacceptable," but said there's been no consideration of removing Craig Breslow from his role as chief baseball officer.
"The Boston Red Sox's season has not gone as many would have expected, but president and CEO Sam Kennedy does not see a major change coming to Craig Breslow's position.
"Sam Kennedy gave Craig Breslow a vote of confidence Thursday, telling WEEI that the Red Sox are not considering a leadership change.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 10:08 PMRed Sox firing Craig Breslow ‘not even on the table,’ Sam Kennedy says
Sam Kennedy gave Craig Breslow a vote of confidence Thursday, telling WEEI that the Red Sox are not considering a leadership change.
- ESPNJun 11, 2026, 8:45 PMKennedy: Red Sox's season 'embarrassing,' but Breslow safe - ESPN
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy called the team's play this season "embarrassing and unacceptable," but said there's been no consideration of removing Craig Breslow from his role as chief baseball officer.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:37 PMRed Sox CEO Reassures Craig Breslow's Job Security Amid Unexpected Season
The Boston Red Sox's season has not gone as many would have expected, but president and CEO Sam Kennedy does not see a major change coming to Craig Breslow's position.
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