Red Sox Exec Believes Trade Could Boost Team Performance Ahead of 2025 Season
Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow expressed confidence that the team could win more games in 2025 without Rafael Devers, following his trade to the San Francisco Giants. The decision came after internal disagreements about Devers’ role and the signing of Alex Bregman, which led to the team’s current roster strategy.
The Red Sox swept the New York Yankees over the weekend, showcasing their current form, but the trade of Devers, who previously played a key role in their 2018 World Series championship, has sparked debate. Despite the team’s recent success, Breslow insisted that the move was not an admission of defeat, but rather a strategic one intended to improve the team and align with the organization’s long-term vision.
Devers, who had been the last remaining player from the 2018 championship team, will now play for the Giants, with the remaining $250 million on his contract now under San Francisco’s control. Breslow emphasized that the trade was not an attempt to reduce payroll, unlike previous moves such as those involving Mookie Betts and Chris Sale, which were perceived as cost-cutting measures.
Despite the initial controversy surrounding the trade, the Red Sox are now positioned to make further improvements to their roster, as highlighted by Breslow’s comments about finding a middle-of-the-lineup hitter as a priority for the upcoming season. He believes that the team’s current strategy, focused on fostering unity and shared goals among players, will ultimately lead to more wins than they would have achieved with Devers on the roster.
With the team currently in the postseason race and with a considerable budget available for further acquisitions, the Red Sox are expected to continue making strategic moves to strengthen their position in the league. This move, while polarizing, reflects the ongoing efforts of the front office to build a competitive team for the future.