Red Sox ownership decides against firing Craig Breslow amid trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Boston Red Sox ownership announced it is not considering firing Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow. Sources indicate ownership may be intervening in baseball operations, attempting to secure a right-handed bat. Despite previous speculation around player trades, Breslow clarified that rumors regarding Marcelo Mayer are false. Aroldis Chapman, amid trade talks, expressed his desire to remain with the team and help improve their performance. Garrett Whitlock is expected to return from the Injured List soon to bolster the bullpen.
- •Red Sox ownership confirms they are not firing Craig Breslow.
- •Ownership reportedly involved in efforts to acquire a right-handed bat.
- •Breslow dismisses trade rumors involving Marcelo Mayer as false.
- •Aroldis Chapman aims to stay with the Red Sox and improve the team.
- •Garrett Whitlock is set to be activated from the IL today.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox News & Links: Sox ownership reportedly not considering firing Craig Breslow
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