The Boston Red Sox entered the offseason promising to act like a big-market team. While they have made key moves, some fans remain skeptical about whether the front office has done enough. Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy addressed those concerns on Monday, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive, standing behind Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and his approach to improving the roster.
The Red Sox made several significant moves this winter, trading for ace left-hander Garrett Crochet and signing Walker Buehler and Aroldis Chapman to strengthen the pitching staff.
They also pursued Juan Soto, though ultimately, he landed with the New York Mets.
Despite these efforts, Boston’s projected 2025 payroll is lower than in 2024, leading to criticism about its overall spending strategy.
Kennedy defended Breslow’s approach, calling it “extreme aggression, extreme urgency.”
He emphasized that while the Red Sox may not have landed every target, they have remained flexible and willing to spend on the right deals.
He acknowledged the challenge of balancing short-term success with long-term planning, stating that winning games is the only way to build credibility and trust with fans.
Kennedy also suggested the Red Sox could still make a significant addition before Opening Day, explicitly mentioning the need for a right-handed bat.
However, when asked about Boston’s rumored interest in free agent Alex Bregman, he remained vague, saying, “Given that he’s unsigned, I think that speaks for itself.”
With pitchers and catchers set to report on Feb. 11 and the first full-squad workout on Feb. 17, the Red Sox still have time to make another move before the season starts.
Whether that means a high-profile signing remains to be seen, but the pressure is on for Boston to turn offseason efforts into on-field results in 2025.
