Red Sox seek trade improvements as deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are evaluating player availability as the trade deadline nears. Sitting at the bottom of the AL East with a 27-36 record, the team expresses a need for a right-handed bat. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow emphasized confidence in the team's potential, stating they do not need to prove their worth to become buyers. He mentioned the importance of improving performance and consistency as they aim for a playoff spot. The Red Sox's offense has recently shown signs of progress but remains among the league's lowest in runs scored and home runs.
- •Red Sox currently 27-36, last in AL East
- •Craig Breslow confident in players' potential
- •Team prefers to add right-handed bat
- •Improvement needed for playoff contention
- •Breslow calls for consistent performance
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Craig Breslow Doesn't Believe Red Sox Need To 'Prove Their Worth'
"It's still unclear whether the Boston Red Sox will wind up being buyers or sellers as the trade deadline draws closer.
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