Red Sox projected to be 'reluctant sellers' at MLB trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are experiencing a challenging 2026 season, with injuries to Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet, along with the fallout from the Caleb Durbin trade. As a result, they are expected to consider trading key players like Aroldis Chapman in hopes of rebuilding for the future. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow may need to cut losses and capitalize on player value, although this decision may be difficult. Selling some assets could provide the Red Sox with prospects to strengthen their roster in the long term.
- •Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet are currently injured.
- •Alex Cora has been fired amid the poor season.
- •Trading Aroldis Chapman could yield significant return.
- •Selling could allow for a soft reset and future rebuilding.
- •Current performance may lead to a reluctance to invest in the 2026 season.
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Why Red Sox selling at MLB trade deadline is 'realistic' outcome this year
"This far-from-ideal outcome is also the most realistic.
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