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Former Red Sox Outfielder Believes It's Time to 'Panic' About 2025 Team

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jon Conahan | Last updated Jun 29, 2025 2:30 PM ET

The Boston Red Sox offense finally woke up on Saturday, scoring 15 runs against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 15-1 win in the afternoon.

However, the Red Sox offense, as a whole, still hasn’t done what it has needed to do over the past few weeks since they traded Rafael Devers.

They were shut out against the Blue Jays in the game prior, scored just four runs in the final two games of their set against the Los Angeles Angels, and there are many more examples to keep going down the list.

The Red Sox offense simply isn't good enough, and former Red Sox outfielder Chris Young believes it's a major problem.

In fact, he's ready to press the panic button.

“I’m at a level of panic right now,” responded Young, per NESN. “When you see the offensive struggling since Devers was shipped out, yes, you have very promising young players who deserve to be in the big leagues. And I completely understand that. But now, when you lose Devers, you’re putting all of these young players in positions to where now they feel like they need to be the guy.”

All of Young's comments are completely fair, as the Red Sox simply haven't done enough offensively. When they looked like they were finally figuring things out, the Red Sox are now 3-7 over their last 10 and seven games back in the loaded American League East.

Even if the New York Yankees continue to struggle, the Tampa Bay Rays and Blue Jays aren't, right behind the Yankees now in the division.

This was supposed to be a year where the Red Sox were competing at a decent level, or at the very least, getting their young guys at-bats. They've started doing so with the young guys, but the competitive aspect just hasn't materialized.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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