Boston Red Sox struggle with momentum, injuries and offensive gaps

The Boston Red Sox are lagging behind expectations early in the season, sitting five games out of the wild‑card race. Injuries to key players, including shortstop Trevor Story who is on the injured list, have limited the team’s ability to build momentum. Story told the Boston Herald that “we’ve had zero momentum this year,” highlighting the impact of close losses and a lack of consistent starts.

The club’s offensive production remains its biggest weakness. Internal hopes rest on the return of Roman Anthony from the injured list, who has not played since early May. Minor‑league call‑ups such as Mickey Gasper, Nick Sogard, Anthony Seigler and Nate Eaton have been added, but no clear game‑changing bat has emerged. Outside options being discussed include New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette, who is expected to opt out of his contract and could become a free‑agency target for Boston.

Manager Chad Tracy, who took over after Alex Cora’s dismissal, faces pressure to spark a turnaround as the season progresses.