Summary
The Boston Red Sox reached the postseason for the first time in four years but faced issues with errors and inconsistent hitting with runners in scoring positions. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow highlighted these problems as key areas for improvement in the offseason. The team struggled with defense and timely hitting in their playoff loss to the New York Yankees.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox made the postseason for the first time since 2019.
- The team led the American League in errors for the third year in a row.
- Boston ranked 17th in MLB for hitting with runners in scoring positions, which means they often missed scoring chances.
- Craig Breslow, Red Sox's chief baseball officer, discussed defense and scoring issues as focus areas for improvement.
- The team's weak defense and failure to score with opportunities were evident in their playoff loss to the Yankees.
- The Red Sox lost to the Yankees in the playoffs for the first time in 22 years.
- The team plans to address these problems during the offseason to compete better in 2026.
