Long-Time Red Sox Backstop Cut By NL Team After Short Stint

BusinessSportsMoneyLong-Time Red Sox Backstop Cut By NL Team After Short StintByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorApr 24, 2026, 06:00am EDTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 27: A view of a Boston Red Sox logo on a bag on the field before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Boston Red Sox lost their series against the hated rival New York Yankees and the early part of the season hasn’t gone as fans might have hoped.After a surprise surge into the playoffs last year, then the acquisition of some significant talent in the winter, the Red Sox were hoping for a better start. Instead, the offense has struggled and some unfortunate injuries have piled up.“The Red Sox entered Thursday ranked last in MLB in home runs (13), total bases (265) and slugging percentage (.333),” Victor Barbosa wrote for NESN. “Numerous Boston players are currently dealing with injuries, including three-time All-Star starting pitcher Sonny Gray, who was placed on the injured list Tuesday due to a hamstring issue.”ForbesDodgers $69 Million Star Sends 5-Word Message After Elbow SurgeryBy Peter ChawagaBoston Red Sox World Series Championship Catcher Cut By Atlanta BravesAmong the problems plaguing the Red Sox has been some uncertainty at catcher, with manager Alex Cora switching between Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong without much success from either. And as the team faces uncertainty at the position this season, news broke that long-time Red Sox backstop Sandy Leon, who helped the team win a World Series championship in 2018, has been cut loose by the Atlanta Braves organization. MORE FOR YOU“Leon saw action in five games at the big-league level with Atlanta in 2025, but even with Sean Murphy (hip) beginning the current season on the injured li...