Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy addressed how the organization has handled resources freed up after Rafael Devers’ departure, and he did not mince words.
“You’ve seen the re-allocation in many, many different ways. All the moves that have been made are a reflection of using resources that we’re lucky to have,” Kennedy said on Sunday.
The comments arrive as the Red Sox enter the 2026 season with a reshaped roster that features several notable additions funded in part by the savings from Devers’ contract. Boston locked up young stars like Roman Anthony through 2034, signed Ranger Suarez to a five-year deal, brought in Willson Contreras, and added Sonny Gray on a short-term pact.
Sam Kennedy on re-allocating the Rafael Devers money:"You’ve seen the re-allocation in many, many different ways. All the moves that have been made are a reflection of using resources that we’re lucky to have."— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) February 15, 2026
Those acquisitions have strengthened both the rotation and lineup in ways that directly address areas where the 2025 club came up short. Kennedy’s remarks serve as a defense of the club’s strategy, emphasizing smart spending over simply replacing one high-profile name with another.
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Critics have questioned whether the moves truly upgraded the team’s championship ceiling, but Kennedy pointed to the flexibility the re-allocation has created across multiple roster spots.
The Red Sox now head into spring training with a deeper pitching staff and added offensive depth. Kennedy’s message was simple: the money is being put to work in targeted, effective ways rather than tied up in one long-term commitment.
Fans will get their first real look at the new-look roster when exhibition games begin later this month.
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