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Ortiz Confirms Henry Worried About Red Sox

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Hall of Famer David Ortiz revealed that Red Sox owner John Henry is concerned about the direction of his struggling team. The former Boston slugger, speaking at his celebrity golf tournament, confirmed he recently spoke with Henry about the club's current woes as the team sits last in the AL East with a 25-33 record.

The 76-year-old Henry, who purchased the team in 2002, has maintained a low public profile recently, skipping interviews since trading Mookie Betts in 2020. Despite his professional demeanor, Ortiz insists Henry remains deeply invested in returning the team to its championship form from 2004-2018 when they captured four World Series titles.

The Red Sox organization faces mounting pressure after firing manager Alex Cora and five coaches in April, with even fans demanding ownership sell the team. Ortiz stressed that Henry is actively working to solve the issues, rejecting any notion the owner has given up on restoring the team's winning culture.