""Characterizing the relationship as a power struggle is unfair. I have looked at these roles as a partnership. ... Ultimately, this is about needing to do everything we possibly can to give ourselves the best 135 games [to go].""
""A league source said that Breslow and Cora disagreed in spring training about where to play Caleb Durbin and Marcelo Mayer. Breslow wanted Mayer at third with Durbin at second, but [interim manager Chad] Tracy said there's no plan to make that switch at this point.""
""Even if Breslow reportedly prefers Durbin at second and Mayer at third, the results have been promising - at least defensively - with Durbin at third and Mayer at second so far during the 2026 season.""
""Durbin's production at the plate has been a major concern, with the 26-year-old infielder batting .165.""
The Boston Red Sox recently fired manager Alex Cora, prompting chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to address the situation. Breslow emphasized the importance of partnership in management rather than a power struggle. Disagreements arose regarding player positions, particularly with Caleb Durbin and Marcelo Mayer. Despite initial concerns about infield defense, the current defensive results have been promising. However, Durbin's offensive performance remains a significant issue, as he struggles with a batting average of .165.
Read at Boston.com
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