Breslow was on the team’s radar from the start of its search, but became the front-runner after a number of early targets were not interested in the job.

Former Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis credits his involvement with Team Israel for making him realize how meaningful representation is to Jewish people.

Breslow has worked in the Chicago Cubs front office since 2019, serving most recently as an assistant general manager.

According to reports, several potential candidates have declined interest in taking over as the Boston’s top executive.

Bush has been Boston’s pitching coach since 2019, while Febles, a former Portland Sea Dogs manager, has been with the Red Sox since 2017.

Boston finishes 78-84, the same record as last year, and with another last-place finish in the AL East.

Wakefield earned 186 of his 200 career victories in 17 seasons with Boston, and in 2010 was honored with the Roberto Clemente Award for exemplary sportsmanship and community involvement.

Tampa Bay starts fast against Tanner Houck and Boston loses for the fifth time in six games.

Elvis Andrus hits a two-run double in Chicago’s 3-2 win in a game called after six innings.