The Red Sox are on the verge of an historic shakeup, with the reign of president and CEO Larry Lucchino about to come to an end.
Brookline native Sam Kennedy, currently the executive vice president and chief operating officer of the ballclub, will replace Lucchino as president by the end of the year.
Unlike Lucchino, Kennedy’s responsibilities will not include having a hand in baseball operations. The title of chief executive officer will remain unfilled for the time being.
The Red Sox have been exploring a succession plan from Lucchino for some time. With his contract expiring at the end of the year, the club finally decided the time was right for Lucchino’s everyday responsibilities to come to an end.