Red Sox struggle in 2026 season amid injuries and roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Red Sox began the 2026 season with aspirations following a postseason return in 2025. However, the team has faced challenges including the departure of Alex Bregman to the Cubs and injuries to key players such as Roman Anthony and Trevor Story. Caleb Durbin, acquired in a trade, has not met expectations offensively. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow expressed concern over the team's performance and is actively seeking to acquire a right-handed bat before the August trade deadline.
- •Red Sox entered 2026 with high expectations after 2025 postseason.
- •Key players, including Roman Anthony and Trevor Story, are injured.
- •Breslow is concerned and seeks a right-handed bat by the trade deadline.
- •Caleb Durbin has struggled to contribute offensively.
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox taking a step back in 2026 has kept Craig Breslow up at night
"The Red Sox went into the 2026 season with high expectations after returning to the postseason last year for the first time since 2021.
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