Overview

• Boston has lost seven of its last ten games since trading Rafael Devers on June 15, triggering its slide to a sub-.500 record
• Dan O’Dowd criticized Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow for treating players like tradable assets and for mishandling Devers’ position change requests
• The front office’s analytics-driven approach has reportedly alienated staff and drawn fan ire after the high-profile slugger’s departure
• Injuries to Alex Bregman and key pitchers have compounded offensive woes and cast further doubt on Boston’s wild-card prospects
• Despite growing calls to sell assets, Breslow insists the Red Sox remain committed to upgrading the roster before the July 31 deadline