Red Sox face scrutiny as Craig Breslow assembles last-place team

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:46 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Red Sox face scrutiny as Craig Breslow assembles last-place team
Summary

The Boston Red Sox, under chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, are currently in last place in the American League East, trailing the New York Yankees by 14.5 games. The team has posted a 21-28 record following the firing of manager Alex Cora, leading to speculation about potential trades for players like Sonny Gray and Aroldis Chapman. Despite the team's struggles, MLB insider Robert Murray reports that Breslow's job is not in immediate jeopardy, although he may face questions about his future in the offseason. Red Sox management is exploring options to improve performance, including reshuffling the roster.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Red Sox are 14.5 games behind Yankees
  • Team is seven games back in AL Wild Card standings
  • Breslow's job security not in immediate danger
  • Boston's record improved to 21-28 under interim manager
  • Potential trades involve players like Sonny Gray and Aroldis Chapman
Latest Updates
  • 1:46 PMYahoo SportsHow Hot Is Red Sox's Craig Breslow's Seat? MLB Insider Dishes
What they're saying
"

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is taking a beating for assembling a club which sits in last place in the American League East.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days