Red Sox Reassign Former Player from Coaching Staff After Poor Start
The Boston Red Sox reassigned a longtime franchise player from the coaching staff following a 10-17 start. The team stated that an open invitation remains for him to stay with the organization in another role.
nypost.comThe organization said the player would be reassigned and later stated that an open invitation exists for him to remain with the club.
The player's wife posted on X that the team has the "smartest man in baseball" running the show and will be fine without him. She added that the move is what the team wanted and what is best for the organization.
A team official told reporters that the player has meant much to the organization and that conversations about his future will occur in a private setting. The official expressed confidence that an arrangement could be reached while respecting the current timing.
Another team executive said earlier this month that the player has a bright future in baseball and that the club hopes it will be with the Red Sox for the long term.
