Red Sox face scrutiny as Craig Breslow assembles last-place team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
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.
- •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
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"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.
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