Red Sox observe Orioles' struggles with young roster in AL East
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox faced the Baltimore Orioles, who recently faltered after strong seasons. Baltimore, which averaged 96 wins in 2023 and 2024, finished last in the AL East last year and still holds a losing record this season. Key young players like Adley Rutschman and Jackson Holliday have not met expectations. Red Sox prospects Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony are also experiencing inconsistent development. The challenges faced by both teams highlight the risks associated with relying on young talent.
- •Red Sox face Orioles in a rivalry matchup this week
- •Orioles finished last in AL East after two strong seasons
- •Rutschman and Holliday have underperformed this season
- •Mayer and Anthony struggle with consistency and injuries
- •Both teams highlight risks of a young roster
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — State of the Sox: Orioles can offer a cautionary tale
"The Red Sox only had to look across the field this week to see the risks associated with a team built around homegrown young players.
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