It was supposed to be just another road trip—bags packed, headphones in, and everyone settled for the journey. But somewhere over the clouds, something shifted, and when Rafael Devers stepped off the plane, he wasn’t a Red Sox anymore. No one saw it coming, not even Jarren Duran, who admitted he was “shocked.” But while he was shocked, Craig Breslow’s comments about the trade stunned Boston fans even more. That bold claim didn’t sit well with everyone—especially not with a former Marlins president, who didn’t mind slamming Breslow’s take as “delusional.”

Both President Sam Kennedy and Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow hopped on a Zoom call to make sense of it all. After all, this was the franchise cornerstone they traded. Both of them used the word “alignment,” or rather, the lack of alignment, as the reason for their breakup.

But what raised eyebrows was that Breslow went as far as to say that the team might just be better off without Devers. “I do think there’s a real chance that at the end of the season, we’re looking back and we’ve won more games than we otherwise would’ve.” For the former Marlins president, David Samson, this was not bold—it was insulting.

Samson didn’t hold back, calling Breslow’s comments “total horse hockey.” Samson then added, “Don’t tell the fan base, “Don’t worry, we are going to win more games. We could win more games. We may win more games. There’s a good chance of it.“ And here is the real kicker: Devers was making an impact.

The Red Sox had clawed back over .500 and were just half a game out of a Wild Card spot. His glove may have been shaky at times, but his bat has been crucial. Losing him wasn’t just about strategy; it was also emotional and foundational. Even legendary Manny Ramirez spoke out about how a franchise cornerstone was treated poorly.

Still, Breslow has remained firm in the decision. He pointed to the young core, the chemistry, and the culture of the team. “And we’re very, very deliberate and intentional about the environment that we want to create. And ultimately, we believe that we’re positioning the organization to win a bunch of games, both in 2025 and beyond.” Maybe that belief will hold on. The Boston Red Sox have won six straight games since the trade. But it’s crucial to remember, the season is not over, and Boston fans have long memories, especially when it comes to saying goodbye to their cornerstones.

But if you thought the Devers trade delivered the biggest shock, the Boston front office is about to prove you wrong.

Boston Red Sox may still make moves after the Rafael Devers trade

The Red Sox might not be done dealing just yet. While the dust is still settling from Sunday’s blockbuster deal that sent Devers to the Giants, it turns out that the front office has another decision to make. The problem they have on hand is too many outfielders, and they don’t have enough places to put them. When everyone is healthy and with Masataka Yoshida nearing his return, the outfield is starting to look rather crowded.

Also, if you add in a DH spot, Boston suddenly has four guys for three spots. So, not enough room at the table, right? But the question is, who is the odd man out here? If you ask NESN’s Tom Caron, one move is still in the making. Now, Duran’s name has been swirling around, but Caron doesn’t buy it. He believes that since the Red Sox traded Devers, Duran has become even more crucial. For him, Durran can be a real leader for the young guys—a glue guy.

Instead, Caron thinks Wilyer Abreu is the most likely to be traded. “Abreu, ​I ​think ​that’d ​be ​the ​guy, ​you’d ​be ​selling ​high: ​Gold ​Glove ​last ​year, ​he’s ​hitting ​well ​this ​year, ​he’s ​got ​a ​little ​oblique ​thing, they ​don’t ​think ​it’s ​a ​big ​deal. ​So ​I ​think ​Abreu ​is ​a ​guy ​who ​could ​easily ​get ​dealt.” Well, Abreu is 25 years old with a .321 OBP, 13 home runs, and 32 RBIs, making him a valuable trade piece. But he can be traded without much consequence.

Now, Boston is set to face the Mariners. Now, Boston is set to face the Mariners. Given they are on a winning streak, don’t be shocked if another shakeup happens.