Red Sox evaluate Craig Breslow's strategy ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow faces pressure to improve the team's playoff chances. The Red Sox have surged from 14 games under.500 to a strong wild card position, creating urgency for Breslow to make impactful moves. Following an early trade for Curtis Mead, who is now injured, Breslow is expected to pursue further acquisitions, especially at shortstop or catcher. His decisions in the coming days could significantly shape his legacy and the team's postseason ambitions.
- •Red Sox moved to the second wild card spot as of now.
- •Breslow's offseason signings have generally been successful.
- •Breslow's trade decisions this deadline are critical for the team.
- •Curtis Mead was traded for but is now out with a broken wrist.
- •The team is engaged in ongoing trade discussions for key positions.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — State of the Sox: Trade deadline will help determine Craig Breslow’s legacy
"Craig Breslow had a terrific offseason. But with the deadline just days away, he has a new challenge.
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