Overview

• At Fenway’s end-of-season presser, Craig Breslow, Alex Cora and Sam Kennedy outlined 2026 plans four days after the Wild Card loss to the Yankees.
• Breslow said pitching depth is the top need and signaled pursuit of a frontline starter to slot behind Garrett Crochet.
• Adding home-run impact is a focus, with leadership noting postseason offenses often rely on power.
• Retaining Alex Bregman is a priority as he considers an opt-out, though Breslow kept any negotiations with agent Scott Boras internal.
• The GM search was reset after Paul Toboni left for the Nationals’ lead role, leading Boston to pause and reassess timing and candidates.