Craig Breslow’s tenure as chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox has been as polarizing as any front office run in recent memory. Savvy offseason additions like Garrett Crochet, Aroldis Chapman, and Carlos Narváez built early goodwill and suggested a clear vision for roster construction.
That momentum stalled midseason. A clubhouse fracture culminated in the shock trade of Rafael Devers, a move that sapped the power in Boston and sharply shifted fan perception of Breslow’s leadership and long-term plan.
Devers was traded for Jordan Hicks and three prospects in Kyle Harrison, Jose Bello and James Tibbs III.