{"id":175174,"date":"2026-04-10T09:20:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=175174"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:20:24","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-bombshell-boston-red-sox-made-a-massive-mistake-trading-away-9x-mlb-all-star-insiders-say-this-decision-could-haunt-the-team-for-years-as-the-former-star-continues-to-shine-while-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=175174","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 BOMBSHELL BOSTON RED SOX MADE A MASSIVE MISTAKE TRADING AWAY 9X MLB ALL-STAR, insiders say this decision could haunt the team for years, as the former star continues to shine while Boston struggles to fill the gap, fans are already questioning the long-term impact of this move \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1052761428.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1052761428.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1052761428.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1052761428.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Made A Massive Mistake Trading Away 9x MLB All-Star\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>BOSTON, MA &#8211; OCTOBER 22: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he speaks with the media during media availability ahead of the 2018 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on October 22, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Boston Red Sox have been one of the most disappointing teams to start the 2026 MLB season.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, they are 4-8 in their first 12 games, which has them at the bottom of the American League East.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday night, the Red Sox will open up a series with the St. Louis Cardinals (in Missouri).<\/p>\n<h2>Boston Red Sox Made A Massive Mistake<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5896122\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2233240270_53b1a1.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2233240270_53b1a1.jpg 5832w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2233240270_53b1a1.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, 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https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2233240270_53b1a1.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2233240270_53b1a1.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2233240270_53b1a1.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Made A Massive Mistake Trading Away 9x MLB All-Star\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5896122\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5896122\">GettyAlex Cora of the Boston Red Sox argues with umpire Jordan Baker (not seen) during the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park on September 01, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are a lot of things that have recently gone wrong for the Red Sox, but it\u2019s worth looking back at a trade they made in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>They sent Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves for little in return.<\/p>\n<p>The Boston Red Sox wrote (via X) on December 30, 2023: \u201cThe #RedSox today acquired INF Vaughn Grissom from the Atlanta Braves, in exchange for LHP Chris Sale and cash considerations.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"c0e34e7db9f14be4e8d0b473bc0ce493\">\n<div>\n<article>The #RedSox today acquired INF Vaughn Grissom from the Atlanta Braves, in exchange for LHP Chris Sale and cash considerations.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Sale Following Braves Trade<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5896121\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1167862986.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1167862986.jpg 5127w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1167862986.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1167862986.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, 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https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1167862986.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1167862986.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Made A Massive Mistake Trading Away 9x MLB All-Star\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5896121\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5896121\">GettyStarting pitcher Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox throws his 2,000th career strike out to Oscar Mercado #35 of the Cleveland Indians to end the third inning at Progressive Field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In his first year playing for Atlanta (2024), Sale made the All-Star Game (and won the Cy Young Award).<\/p>\n<p>He went 18-3 with a 2.38 ERA in 29 games.<\/p>\n<p>Sale then followed up that season with another All-Star appearance in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Chad Bishop of AJC wrote (on March 27): \u201cChris Sale with career strikeout 2,584 to pass Warren Spahn for 30th on MLB\u2019s all-time career strikeout list.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Glavine is 29th with 2,607.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5862810\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2219823097.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2219823097.jpg 4141w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2219823097.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2219823097.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2219823097.jpg?resize=768,514 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2219823097.jpg?resize=1024,685 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2219823097.jpg?resize=1536,1028 1536w, 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id=\"caption-attachment-5862810\">GettyJUNE 04: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on June 04, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are plenty of reasons why Sale could have used a change of scenery in 2023, but it\u2019s safe to say the Braves won the trade in a big way.<\/p>\n<p>@SleeperBraves wrote (on December 30, 2025): \u201cThis Day in Braves History \ud83e\ude93 (Dec 30, 2023): \ud83d\udd01 Braves get: Chris Sale + $17M \ud83d\udd01 Red Sox get: Vaughn Grissom<\/p>\n<p>Since then? \ud83c\udfc6 Cy Young \ud83d\udc51 NL Triple Crown \ud83d\udd19 Comeback Player of the Year \u2b50\ufe0f 2x All-Star<\/p>\n<p>One of the greatest trade wins ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Vaughn Grissom\u2019s Background<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5896136\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2204954430.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" 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https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2204954430.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2204954430.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2204954430.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2204954430.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2204954430.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Made A Massive Mistake Trading Away 9x MLB All-Star\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5896136\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5896136\">GettyVaughn Grissom #5 of the Boston Red Sox runs home to score a run against the New York Mets in the second inning during a spring training game at Clover Park on March 13, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Grissom only appeared in 31 games for the Red Sox (in 2024).<\/p>\n<p>He batted .190 with six RBI\u2019s, ten runs and two stolen bases.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old did not play in the Major Leagues last season.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN\u2019s Jeff Passan wrote (on December 9, 2025): \u201cThe Los Angeles Angels are acquiring infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, sources tell ESPN.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Looking At The Red Sox<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5865250\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg 4415w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2208941201_f2a525.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Made A Massive Mistake Trading Away 9x MLB All-Star\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5865250\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5865250\">GettyManager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox applauds in the dugout during the 10th inning of a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Red Sox are coming off a season where they lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card.<\/p>\n<p>They last won a World Series Championship in 2018 (with Sale).<\/p>\n<p>Following their series with the Cardinals, the Red Sox will visit the Minnesota Twins on April 13.<\/p>\n<p>Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0 He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getty BOSTON, MA &#8211; OCTOBER 22: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox reacts as he speaks with the media during media availability ahead of the&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":175175,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-175174","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udea8 BOMBSHELL BOSTON RED SOX MADE A MASSIVE MISTAKE TRADING AWAY 9X MLB ALL-STAR, insiders say this decision could haunt the team for years, as the former star continues to shine while Boston struggles to fill the gap, fans are already questioning the long-term impact of this move \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47 - 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