The Boston Red Sox have had an uncharacteristic youth movement in 2024, which has led to mixed results.
During the early days of summer, when the Red Sox were the hottest team in Major League Baseball, their youthful energy and athletic identity were the talk of the town. They surged to a 53-42 record at the All-Star break, holding a spot in the American League playoffs.
Now, though, their success has come unraveled. With 12 games to play, the Red Sox are four games out of playoff position, having sabotaged their record with back-to-back losing months in August and September…