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Red Sox Match 1997 Low: Worst Start in Decades
11 May
Summary
- Red Sox record is 17-23, last in AL East.
- This mirrors the 1997 team's slow start.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy leads recent team improvement.
As of May 11, 2026, the Boston Red Sox are navigating a historically slow start to their season, holding a 17-23 record and finding themselves in last place within the American League East. This marks the first time since 1997 that the team has won 17 or fewer games through their first 40 contests.
The 1997 Red Sox finished their season with a 78-84 record, a mark that the club has unfortunately matched in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. While the club has seen front office changes and a recent uptick in performance under interim manager Chad Tracy, with a 7-6 record since he took over from Alex Cora, the initial deficit has been substantial.
Despite these challenging statistics, the team has shown signs of turning things around. The 7-6 record under Tracy, following a 10-17 start under Cora, indicates gradual progress. With key players like Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony anticipated to return in the near future, there remains a window for the Red Sox to improve their standing.
