Sam Kennedy discusses possibility of Red Sox becoming trade deadline sellers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Boston Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy stated that the possibility of the team selling players at the upcoming MLB trade deadline is 'brutal and truly sort of unthinkable.' The Red Sox currently sit in last place in the AL East with a record of 29-42 as they approach the July 31 deadline. Kennedy emphasized the need to make decisions in the best interest of the organization, acknowledging that while some players like Ranger Suarez and Sonny Gray have performed well, overall team underperformance has led to disappointing results. The team's situation will be reevaluated as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Sam Kennedy labels potential selling at trade deadline as 'unthinkable'.
- •Red Sox are currently last in the AL East with a 29-42 record.
- •Kennedy supports players like Ranger Suarez and Sonny Gray amid underperformance.
- •Trade deadline is scheduled for August 3.
- •Red Sox will reassess their strategy as the deadline approaches.
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Kennedy Explains 'Brutal' And 'Unthinkable' Possibility Of Red Sox Being MLB Trade Deadline Sellers
"Boston Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy told NESN's Tom Caron that it's 'brutal and truly sort of unthinkable' for the team to possibly be sellers at the MLB trade deadline.
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