Red Sox CEO Defends Breslow Amid Team's Disappointing Performance

WHO:

Boston.com - Sam Kennedy is the CEO of the Boston Red Sox.

MLB Trade Rumors - Craig Breslow is the chief baseball officer for the Boston Red Sox.

WHAT:

MLB Trade Rumors - The Red Sox lost to the Rays, marking their fourth consecutive loss, bringing their record to 27-39.

MLB Trade Rumors - The Red Sox are currently last in the American League East and have the second-worst record in the American League and the fourth-worst in all of MLB.

MLB Trade Rumors - Sam Kennedy stated that firing Craig Breslow is “not even on the table.”

MLB Trade Rumors - The Red Sox have been on the hunt for a right-handed bat on the trade market.

WHERE:

MLB Trade Rumors - The Red Sox are based in Boston.

WHEN:

MLB Trade Rumors - Craig Breslow is in his third season as the chief baseball officer.

MLB Trade Rumors - The trade deadline is on August 3.

WHY:

MLB Trade Rumors - The Red Sox's disappointing performance has led to discussions about the team's leadership, but ownership has not considered changes at this time.

HOW:

MLB Trade Rumors - Manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff were fired after a 10-17 start to the season.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 21:45 UTC)

The Boston Red Sox are currently struggling, having lost to the Rays, which marks their fourth consecutive defeat and brings their record to 27 wins and 39 losses. Despite discussions about the team's leadership amid this disappointing performance, CEO Sam Kennedy has stated that firing chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is “not even on the table.” As the Red Sox look to improve, they are actively searching for a right-handed bat on the trade market ahead of the upcoming trade deadline on August 3.