It’s not easy to assess the work that Chaim Bloom has done since becoming the Chief Baseball Officer at the end of 2019. As we all know, he was appointed just as the global COVID-19 pandemic hit, which caused major disruptions globally, and also greatly impacted his ability to build a roster. The shortened season of 2020 was further impacted by the suspension of Alex Cora and the departure of the best player on the team, Mookie Betts.
The 2020 season was a massive disappointment that saw the Red Sox finish in last place. The draft was shortened due to the pandemic, and the Red Sox didn’t even have a second round selection as a penalty for Cora’s transgressions.