Publicly, Craig Breslow has been steady in saying the Red Sox do not need to trade an outfielder, and that even though they have four guys for three spots, they can make it work in 2026 in the same way they made it work part of last summer, by rotating them and using the DH slot.
Privately, Breslow has told inquiring teams … the same thing, actually.
According to executives from multiple clubs that have been in the market for outfielders and have talked trade possibilities with the Red Sox, Breslow’s message has been consistent. He has Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Jarren Duran on the roster. He is comfortable keeping it that way into next season unless a team convinces him not to.
Entering the offseason, the Red Sox dealing an outfielder — either for prospects or to bolster the major league squad — seemed inevitable because of their surplus. And it very much remains in the realm of possibility. But Breslow has been clear that he will not do so just because he can.
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