The Boston Red Sox announced they’ve fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom. The Red Sox are currently 73-72 on the season and 7.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. The Red Sox made the playoffs once since they hired Bloom in October of 2019.
The Red Sox search for a new leader of baseball operations will begin immediately. In the meantime, current general manager Brian O’Halloran has been offered a new senior leadership position within the baseball operations department.
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“While parting ways is not taken lightly, today signals a new direction for our club,” said Principal Owner John Henry. “Our organization has significant expectations on the field and while Chaim’s efforts in revitalizing our baseball infrastructure have helped set the stage for the future, we will today begin a search for new leadership. Everyone who knows Chaim has a deep appreciation and respect for the kind of person he is. His time with us will always be marked by his professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering respect for our club and its legacy.”
Bloom was a finalist for the Mets general manager position during the 2018 offseason when the team ultimately hired agent Brodie Van Wagenen.
