Getty Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros runs out a single during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on April 22, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) The Boston Red Sox have had an ugly start to the 2026 season. At the time of this writing, they are at the very bottom of the American League East standings with a 9-17 record. They have also lost each of their last four games, so they are only continuing to struggle as the season