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MLB Insider Throws Shade at Red Sox Over Rafael Devers’ Trade

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matthew Sullivan | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 1:00 PM ET

Ever since the Boston Red Sox traded away Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, there has been a sour taste in the mouths of Boston fans. But, for chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, he viewed the deal as a positive.

Now, a few weeks after the Devers trade, the Red Sox are, predictably, struggling offensively. MLB insider Robert Murray of Fansided, who initally broke the news of the Devers trade, threw some shade at Breslow for trading away Devers in a post on social media.

Murray pointed out that after the Devers trade, Breslow commented that at the time, it was viewed as ridiculous. Breslow said, "I do think there's a real chance that at the end of the season, we're looking back and we've won more games than we otherwise would've."

After trading Rafael Devers, Red Sox executive Craig Breslow said: “I do think there’s a real chance that at the end of the season, we’re looking back and we’ve won more games than we otherwise would’ve.”

The Red Sox are 3-7 since that quote.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) June 28, 2025

That quote from Breslow frustrated Red Sox fans at the time, and now, it looks even worse. As Murray states, since that quote, the Red Sox are 3-7, and once again below .500.

Boston sits eight games behind the New York Yankees for the AL East, the team they swept right before trading Devers. Their loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, losing 9-0, prompted the post from Murray.

It was the Red Sox's sixth straight loss, and highlighted how much the team is struggling lately. Boston, after trading Devers, contrary to what Breslow expected, is not a better team. The Red Sox, at this pace, will also lose more games than they would've had they kept Devers.

In the minds of Red Sox fans, the Devers deal was a complete disaster. But Breslow was confident publicly about the deal. That confidence, based on the team's recent performances, appears unfounded.

The Red Sox aren't contenders anymore, as they sit three games out of a Wild Card spot, and barring a quick turnaround, are likely to miss the postseason again. If things get worse, Boston might be a seller in a few weeks.

Breslow's decision to trade Devers was immediately met with questions and criticism. His comments afterward also sparked outrage. Now, ten games later, his comments look even worse, and Murray, an MLB insider, is throwing shade at the team and Breslow for their decision to trade Devers.

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

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