Prior to the Red Sox’s day-night doubleheader against the Yankees on Thursday, the team announced that Chaim
Bloom’s tenure as chief baseball officer had come to an end.
After Bloom took over baseball operations in the fall of 2019, the Red Sox (73–72) were in danger of finishing last in
the American League East for the third time in four years. As a result, the team decided it was time for a change.
“We deeply respect Chaim’s character and the professionalism and integrity he has brought to our organization over
the past four years, so this was not an easy decision to make,” Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy stated.
“Everyone is aware of our position in the standings. Fans feel this unpleasant reality just as much as we do. A
winning, competitive team that regularly participates in playoff baseball is what our fans deserve.
The Red Sox’s longtime executive Brian O’Halloran is leaving his role as general manager. O’Halloran has reportedly
received an offer for a senior leadership role in the baseball operations division, according to the club.
Kennedy stated that he expects Alex Cora to lead the team again the next season, despite the fact that he believes the
on-field personnel needs to improve.
The Red Sox will miss the playoffs for the fourth time in the previous five years.
“We want to win World Series titles.” That is all. That’s the intention. That’s the intention. We’re here for that reason,
Kennedy added. “We should win as many World Series titles as we can for our fans.” We are not going to let this
opportunity pass us by while we are here. Our goal is to triumph. We also intend to be competitive here. And the
Boston Red Sox are all about it.
At a meeting at Fenway Park on Thursday, Kennedy, chairman Tom Werner, and major owner John Henry told
Bloom the news.
