Where do the Red Sox shake things up?

TL;DR

The Boston Red Sox are struggling with a 9-16 record, trailing the New York Yankees by seven games. Major changes, including potential trades or coaching shifts, may be necessary to turn the season around.

Key points

Red Sox have a 9-16 start to the 2026 season
Team is seven games behind the New York Yankees
Offense has struggled, scoring two runs or less in 12 games
Major changes may be needed to improve performance
Discussion of potential trades or coaching changes is ongoing

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Mar 28, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) exchanges words with umpire CB Bucknor (54), as first base coach José David Flores, and manager Alex Cora usher him to the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images | Aaron Doster-Imagn Images The 2026 Red Sox season can’t continue as is, right? After a 9-16 start, the team finds itself seven games behind the New York Yankees after a three-game sweep in Boston this week. On Thursday night, Fenway Park felt alive again for the first six innings, as Payton Tolle struck out eleven Yankees and left with a 2-1 lead. Of course, everything went right back to “normal” when the bullpen blew the lead, the bats stayed cold, and the fans left disappointed once again. Same story, different day. At this point, there’s little reason to think that it won’t be the same story for 162 days if there isn’t a major shake-up on this team. What constitutes a shake-up? Is it moving on from hitting coach Pete Fatse? They’ve scored two runs or less in 12 of their 25 games this season, including five of the last six games. That probably would be considered a minor move to most. Should the team make a major trade? Something which so rarely happens in the first half of the season in Major League Baseball, yet did happen a year ago with . Would a decision be made to move on from Alex Cora? ? Nothing should be off the table at this point, a month into the season. 2026 was supposed to be the start of the team’s contention window, and instead looks like the start of a rebuild on the field. What changes do you think will be made? Should be made? Discuss in the comments, be good to each other, and have a great weekend.

Q&A

What is the current record of the Boston Red Sox in 2026?

The Boston Red Sox currently have a record of 9-16.

How far behind are the Red Sox from the New York Yankees?

The Red Sox are seven games behind the New York Yankees.

What potential changes are being considered for the Red Sox this season?

The team may consider changes such as moving on from hitting coach Pete Fatse, making major trades, or even parting ways with manager Alex Cora.