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Craig Breslow & Sam Kennedy didn’t tell us anything we didn’t already know at the Red Sox end-of-season press conference

It’s hard to believe that the Red Sox were alive and well not so long ago, because I’ve been in a daze for the past week. Two straight ass beatings to bring your months-long habit to a screeching halt will…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 11:42 AM
Craig Breslow & Sam Kennedy didn’t tell us anything we didn’t already know at the Red Sox end-of-season press conference
Key Things to Know
  • Fitzy Mo Peña argues the Red Sox brass provided few unexpected insights during their end-of-season press conference.
  • Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow acknowledged the Boston lineup lacked sufficient slugging and struggled against high velocity.
  • Manager Chad Tracy confirmed he made the Game 2 decision to pull pitcher Sonny Gray without automated input.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Red Sox leadership, including CEO Sam Kennedy, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow, and manager Chad Tracy, held their annual end-of-season press conference following a Wild Card round elimination by the New York Yankees. Fitzy Mo Peña argues that the media session provided standard platitudes and few revelations, though Breslow acknowledged critical offensive deficiencies, such as a lack of lineup power and ongoing struggles against high-velocity pitching.

During the session, Tracy took personal responsibility for pitching changes in the postseason, including pulling Sonny Gray in Game 2. Breslow also addressed injury updates, confirming Roman Anthony currently does not require surgery while Caleb Durbin's status remains undecided. Peña stresses that acquiring right-handed power must remain the team's top priority this winter.

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