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Boston Globe
a day ago
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- Boston Globe
Craig Breslow offers vote of confidence to Alex Cora in Atlanta, but says Red Sox have to ‘question everything'
'That doesn't mean that we don't have conversations every day about what we might be missing or what more we can do. But we obviously made a commitment to Alex. We're going to see that through. 'Right now it's about making sure that we're doing everything we can to enable the 26 guys on our roster to help us win as many games as possible.' The same is true for the coaching staff, Breslow said. Advertisement 'It's easy to point to that and say, 'Hey, maybe we need to do something to shake things up or rattle the cage a little bit,' ' he said. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'I'm very mindful of not making a decision irresponsibly or hastily. But again, I think at this point we have to question everything that we're doing — including, I question the work that I'm doing as well. We're all in this together. I think the solution is going to come from the group that we have.' The Sox are mired in fourth place in the American League East, 8½ games behind the Yankees through Friday. Barring a change in direction, this would be their fourth consecutive season without a postseason berth. That hasn't happened since 1991-94. Advertisement With first baseman Through six games, rookie Marcelo Mayer appears capable of taking over at third base until Bregman returns. The Sox have tried an assortment of utility players at first base, and on Sunday plan to start rookie infielder Kristian Campbell there. Including Casas, Sox first basemen have a .667 OPS and only six home runs. 'There's a bunch of ways that we can address this and we have to be open to any of those,' Breslow said. 'Right now, [Abraham] Toro is playing really well there. Then we'll get a look at Kristian there.' Breslow Devers has hit .291 with a .935 OPS and 52 RBIs through 59 games as the designated hitter. 'The decision will be rooted in what we think is best for the team,' Breslow said. 'Just about where he can have the greatest impact on our team. 'I think a lot of that is nuanced, and probably best to stay between Raffy and Alex and me. But the conversation is productive.' Breslow also addressed the team's hesitancy to 'I don't think there's a perfect answer to that. We're trying to balance what's best for Roman and his development and with where we are as a team and the way that we're prioritizing our 2025 season,' he said. Advertisement 'It's impossible to ignore the performance he's had in Triple A and how that is lining up with our struggles here at the big league level. We're also trying to be mindful of the environment we put him in and what he still has to work on and what the pressures and demands would be and try to make the best decision we can for him.' Through Friday, Anthony hit .306 with a .941 OPS in 51 games for Triple A Worcester. Peter Abraham can be reached at
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Red Sox CBO explains why Roman Anthony hasn't been called up to MLB
The Red Sox have lost five straight and lead MLB with 15 one-run losses — two of which came when they were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers this week. Boston could use a spark. And with Roman Anthony having a strong season in Triple-A Worcester, many have wondered just how much longer the Red Sox will keep him in the minors. Advertisement During an appearance on WEEI's 'The Greg Hill Show' on Thursday morning, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow explained why Anthony hasn't received the call to the big leagues. 'We need to be mindful of the environment that Roman would be coming into, and the pressure that we'd be putting on a 21-year-old in the midst of a losing streak — to come up and save the team,' Breslow said. 'Roman's time is coming, and I don't think there's any question about that. So we have to figure out what is best for the organization and what is best for him.' If the Red Sox were to call up Anthony before their series against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, they'd need to decide who to remove from the outfield. More than that, Breslow said the team wants to make sure Anthony is an every day player. 'We want to make sure when he comes up, not only is he ready, but there's runway for him to play,' Breslow said. 'You don't wanna bring up a 21-year-old and have him play sporadically, he needs to be in the lineup every day.' More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Boston Red Sox owner flies to Kansas City for ‘honest' one-on-one with disgruntled Rafael Devers
With more drama surrounding Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox, the team's owner has moved to address the growing tension between the two sides. Devers irritated the front office on Thursday after publicly criticizing them for asking him to play first base following Triston Casas' season-ending knee injury. Advertisement 'I know I'm a ballplayer, but at the same time, they can't expect me to play every single position out there. In spring training, they talked to me and basically told me to put away my glove, that I wasn't going to play any other position but DH,' Devers told reporters, including The Boston Globe's Alex Speier, referencing his move off third base for Alex Bregman. 'So right now, I just feel like it's not an appropriate decision by them to ask me to play another position.' Devers then directed criticism at chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. 'I'm not certain what (issue) he has with me. He played ball, and I would like to think that he knows that changing positions like that isn't easy,' said Devers. With the relationship between Devers and the Red Sox deteriorating, team owner John Henry, accompanied by Breslow and team president Sam Kennedy, flew to Kansas City to meet with the three-time All-Star ahead of Boston's series with the Royals. Advertisement According to Chris Cotillo, Henry met with Devers one-on-one in what Breslow described as 'an honest exchange.' 'There were conversations. John, Sam and I flew out earlier today. It was actually John who spoke directly with Raffy,' Breslow said. 'We felt like it was important based on the situation that unfolded yesterday to come out here and have an honest conversation about what we value as an organization and what we believe is important to the Boston Red Sox. That being great teammates for each other.' Cotillo reported that Breslow didn't elaborate on next steps regarding the Devers situation. However, Devers remains in Boston's lineup for Friday's game against the Royals. Advertisement This isn't the first time conflict has emerged between Devers and the Red Sox this season. During spring training, Devers initially refused to move off third base after the team signed Bregman but eventually agreed to become Boston's full-time designated hitter. After struggling early in the season, Devers is now slashing .255/.379/.455, with a 133 OPS+, six home runs, 11 doubles, and an AL-leading 29 walks. Devers is owed $253.5 million through 2033 after signing an 11-year, $331 million extension in January 2023. Related Headlines
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Disgruntled Red Sox star Rafael Devers meets with team owner John Henry after blasting front office
The tension around Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers has reached the point that team owner John Henry joined the team on the road to air things out, according to MassLive's Chris Cotillo. Along with team president Sam Kennedy and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, Henry reportedly made an unplanned trip to Kansas City for a meeting with the disgruntled star. The meeting consisted of only Devers, Henry and Cora, and was later described as a step in the right direction. From MassLive: 'I thought it was productive,' Cora said. 'Obviously, having everybody here and in the same place, it means a lot, not only for us on the ground but for the players and to Raffy, too. I thought it was good. Breslow, whom Devers specifically criticized one day earlier by saying he didn't understand his decision-making, was not part of the meeting. However, he did tell reporters he was encouraged by the discussion: 'It's probably wise for some of these matters to stay between John and Raffy but my understanding is that it was productive dialogue,' Breslow said. 'There was honest exchange by both sides. I think we're gonna walk out of this in a much better place.' The conflict between Devers and the Red Sox has been brewing since the team signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract. That became an issue for Devers because a) Bregman also plays his nominal position of third base; and b) Bregman plays the position better, winning the Gold Glove last year. Bregman's deal is a short-term one — he is likely to opt out of the deal this winter if he continues his .318/.392/.596 start — but it left Devers in an unhappy position. The 28-year-old, who is in the second year of a 10-year, $313.5 million contract, made very clear in spring training he wasn't interested in giving up third base, then begrudgingly became the team's full-time designated hitter. Things came to a head earlier this week due to a season-ending injury for Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas. Devers, who has never been known to be a good defender, should have been a natural choice to take over at first base given that many already expected to make the transition to the less-demanding position, but a meeting in which the front office broached the possibility led to Devers publicly airing out his grievances. This just isn't what you want to be hearing from a player under contract for eight more seasons after 2025: 'I don't think they stay true to their word. They told me I was going to be playing this position, DH. And now they are going back on that. So yeah, I don't think they stay true to their word." Those comments apparently forced Henry's hand, and we'll see how the resulting action played out. Devers was once again the DH in Boston's lineup on Friday, while utility men Abraham Toro and Romy González have continued to cover first base.
NBC Sports
10-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Red Sox owner John Henry flies to Kansas City to meet with disgruntled slugger Rafael Devers
James Schiano unpacks Rafael Devers' talks with the Boston Red Sox, breaking down news of the three-time All-Star telling the team he won't switch from third base to first base. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rafael Devers made his feelings known on Thursday. On Friday, it was Boston Red Sox owner John Henry's turn to share his opinions with the disgruntled slugger. A day after Devers told reporters about his refusal to play first base, Henry, team president Sam Kennedy and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow flew to Kansas City to meet with Devers and manager Alex Cora. Boston has an opening at first base after Triston Casas ruptured his left knee tendon and had season-ending surgery. Red Sox management approached Devers - who was moved from third base to designated hitter this spring - about filling in at first, and Devers declined. After he homered and drove in two runs in Thursday's 5-0 win over Texas, Devers told reporters, 'They came to me and talked to me about it. I know I'm a ballplayer, but at the same time, they can't expect me to play every single position out there. 'In spring training, they talked to me and basically told me to put away my glove. I wasn't going to play another position other than DH. Right now, I don't think it would be an appropriate decision by them to ask me to play another position.' Devers is in the second year of a 10-year, $313.5 million contract. He was Boston's regular third baseman before the Red Sox signed Alex Bregman, considered a defensive upgrade, in the offseason. Devers was reluctant to give up third, but was told he didn't have a choice. 'John spoke directly with Raffy,' Breslow said before Friday's game against the Royals. '(He) felt like it was important, based on the situation that unfolded yesterday. (That included) an honest conversation about what we value as an organization, and that means to be great teammates for each other.' Breslow would not give details about the conversation, but said: 'John had a productive conversation, and that's where we stand right now.' Devers started at DH on Friday. '(Where he plays) is kind of secondary, I think, to the other conversations,' said Breslow, who spent 12 years as a pitcher in the majors, including five with the Red Sox. 'That decision was never going to be made on a couch in an office in Kansas City.' Cora said it would be an ongoing discussion. 'Obviously, having everybody here and in the same place, it means a lot, not only for us that are on the ground, but the players and to Raffy too,' the manager said. 'So I thought it was good.' When asked if Devers would start taking grounders at first, Cora responded tersely. 'No, that's not the plan right now. The plan is to keep having conversations,' he said. The question now is whether those conversations will lead to a solution Devers can embrace.
