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Red Sox assure Breslow’s job safe amid losing streak.

6/11/2026

Summary

Kennedy Denies Review

CEO Sam Kennedy said Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow’s job is not under review.
The Red Sox are 27-39, last in the AL East, with a .688 OPS and only 52 home runs.
Since firing manager Alex Cora on April 25, injuries to Garrett Crochet, Roman Anthony and Trevor Story have left Boston 17-22, 5½ games from a wild-card spot as it prepares to host the Texas Rangers.

Summary

Breslow Seeks Translator

Translator suggested for chief baseball officer Craig Breslow after analytics language failed to reach players, with Rafael Devers dealt to the Giants in a move linked to failures.
Craig Breslow and manager Chad Tracy gave updates on Garrett Crochet’s strain, with Breslow saying the ace was progressing.
Roman Anthony contradicted Sam Kennedy’s sprain label by insisting his finger injury was a tear as evaluators criticized Breslow’s roster relying on infielders.

Summary

Kennedy Warns Pivot

Kennedy works daily with partners John Henry, Tom Werner, Mike Gordon and Theo Epstein.
He said his job security is not a daily concern, focusing on improving the team.
Kennedy called the current slump the most visceral feeling of blame in his 25-year tenure.
He warned that without improvement in weeks the club must pivot from its plan and said no changes to chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s role.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Boston Red Sox ended an 86-year “Curse of the Bambino” by rallying from a 3-0 ALCS deficit against the New York Yankees and sweeping the World Series. That dramatic turnaround set a precedent for the franchise’s history of major roster moves, a pattern it follows today as it tries to halt a prolonged losing stretch.

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Kennedy Denies Review

CEO Sam Kennedy said Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow’s job is not under review.
The Red Sox are 27-39, last in the AL East, with a .688 OPS and only 52 home runs.
Since firing manager Alex Cora on April 25, injuries to Garrett Crochet, Roman Anthony and Trevor Story have left Boston 17-22, 5½ games from a wild-card spot as it prepares to host the Texas Rangers.

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