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Red Sox Trades Spark Fan Outrage and Doubts

8/7/2025

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Boston Red Sox fans were left disappointed after the team made unexpected trades, bringing in Dustin May and Steven Matz. May's shaky debut, with a 4.85 ERA and three earned runs in just 3.2 innings, has fans worried. The decision to trade top prospect James Tibbs III for May has intensified concerns about the team's playoff rotation.

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Boston Red Sox fans were left disappointed after the team made unexpected trades, bringing in Dustin May and Steven Matz. May's shaky debut, with a 4.85 ERA and three earned runs in just 3.2 innings, has fans worried. The decision to trade top prospect James Tibbs III for May has intensified concerns about the team's playoff rotation.