Red Sox trades prompt ESPN to label team as 'loser' after deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Boston Red Sox made controversial trades during the MLB trade deadline, acquiring Adley Rutschman and trading Marcelo Mayer to the Giants for Erik Miller. ESPN’s David Schoenfield criticized the team, labeling them a 'loser' for these decisions. Rutschman, a three-time All-Star catcher, is currently on the injured list, and the price paid for him has raised questions about the trades' long-term impact. Despite the criticism, there's potential upside if these moves yield positive results this season.
- •Red Sox acquire Adley Rutschman but he is on the injured list.
- •Team trades Marcelo Mayer to the Giants for Erik Miller.
- •ESPN's David Schoenfield calls the Red Sox a 'loser' of the deadline.
- •Concerns raised about the price paid for Rutschman.
- •Breslow's strategy aims for immediate and long-term benefits.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox get strange 'loser' label from ESPN after two 'bizarre' trades
"This is an odd claim from ESPN amid a massive deadline shopping spree for Boston.
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