Red Sox Surprisingly Close to Playoff Spot at All-Star Break
Boston sits just 1.5 games behind the final AL wild card spot, with Toronto, Houston, and Minnesota the only teams ahead of them.
The 2026 Red Sox enter the All-Star break just 1.5 games out of a playoff position in a weak American League field. Toronto, Houston, and Minnesota are the only teams standing between Boston and the final wild card spot. Despite their proximity to the postseason, the team is still viewed as a non-contender and a potential trade deadline seller. The shrinking field of competitors has made a Red Sox playoff push a realistic, if unlikely, scenario.
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