Vaughn Grissom critiques Red Sox evaluators after Angels trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Vaughn Grissom, now with the Los Angeles Angels, expressed his disappointment in how the Boston Red Sox evaluated him during his time with the team. After struggling in 2024 and spending 2025 in Triple-A, Grissom was traded to the Angels, where he has improved his performance with a.707 OPS in 78 games this season. He attributed his success to the belief shown in him by the Angels and criticized the Red Sox's reliance on analytics over player evaluation. Grissom's comments reflect ongoing criticisms of the Red Sox's front office under Craig Breslow and their approach to player assessment.
- •Grissom was traded to the Angels after underwhelming performances with the Red Sox.
- •He recorded a.465 OPS in 31 games during his time in Boston.
- •Critiques the Red Sox's analytics-driven approach to evaluating players.
- •Grissom has achieved a.707 OPS in 78 games this season with the Angels.
- •Red Sox faced criticism for lack of belief in Grissom's abilities.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Red Sox Infielder Disses Red Sox Evaluators For Not Believing In Him
"The Boston Red Sox traded Vaughn Grissom to the Los Angeles Angels in December
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