Former Giants Manager Gabe Kapler Interviews for Red Sox Baseball Operations Position
Kapler's managerial experience and ties to Boston make him a promising candidate despite reportedly being a long shot for the role.
- Gabe Kapler, former manager for the Giants and Phillies, has interviewed for the position of head of the Boston Red Sox baseball operations department.
- Despite being let go from his previous role by the Giants' president of baseball operations, Kapler has had notable success in front office roles, particularly as the director of player development for the Dodgers.
- Kapler's ties to Boston include being part of the 2004 Red Sox team that won the World Series and managing Boston's High-A team for one season.
- While Kapler is considered a long-shot for the role, his decision to interview signifies he is not content sitting out of the baseball industry.
- Other reported candidates for the Red Sox general manager opening include Cubs assistant general manager Craig Breslow, Twins general manager Thad Levine, and Guardians special assistant Neal Huntington.