Red Sox struggle at the bottom of AL East amid underachievement talk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are currently at the bottom of the American League East with a 30-43 record. This season has been disappointing compared to preseason expectations of postseason contention. Analysts highlight poor performances from key players, including Garrett Crochet and Trevor Story, as contributing factors to the team’s struggles. The Red Sox are now likely to become sellers as the MLB trade deadline approaches.
- •Boston Red Sox are 30-43 and sit last in AL East.
- •Analysts label them the biggest underachiever of the MLB season.
- •Key players like Alex Bregman and Trevor Story have struggled.
- •The team may opt to sell players as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Recent roster moves did not lead to expected performance improvements.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox receive brutal 'biggest underachiever' label that's unfortunately accurate
"This is a brutal, but accurate, description of the 2026 Red Sox season thus far.
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