Did the Red Sox fire their general manager? Uncertainty swirls around Brian O’Halloran amid front office shakeup

The Boston Red Sox have entered a new era of baseball with the news that the team has fired former chairman Chaim Bloom. The much-maligned Bloom was relieved of his duties on Thursday, with many questioning the future of general manager Brian O’Halloran.

Although many have speculated whether or not Brian O’Halloran would remain as the general manager of the Boston Red Sox, team president Sam Kennedy clarified matters. According to reports, O'Halloran is no longer in the general manager role, with Kennedy offering him a new senior leadership position within baseball operations.

"Sam Kennedy ruled out Theo Epstein as a candidate to take either of the positions vacated by Chaim Bloom and Brian O'Halloran. BOH has been offered a senior leadership position to remain in the organization." - @IanMBrowne

There has been no word on whether or not Brian O’Halloran accepted the new role or not, however, one thing is clear, he is no longer the general manager of the team.

Currently, there have been no clear potential candidates mentioned from the club, however, Rob Bradford of WEEI 97.3 FM has suggested that fans will need to keep an eye on Brandon Gomes as a potential replacement. Gomes is currently the general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

"A name to keep an eye on for the Red Sox job is Brandon Gomes, according to @bradfo. Gomes is currently the GM of the Dodgers and is from Fall River." - @BOSSportsGordo

While there have been no official candidates to replace Brian O'Halloran, there have been two names mentioned to step in for former Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom

The beginning of the Boston Red Sox's front office overhaul came on Thursday when the franchise fired former chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom. After a polarizing tenure with the club, the 40-year-old was relieved of his duties as the team looks to move in a different direction.

"Chris Antonetti and David Forst are two potential candidates to become the next President of Baseball Operations of the Red Sox, according to @jonmorosi Antonetti is the PBO of the Guardians and Forst is the GM of the Athletics." - @BOSSportsGordo

According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, Chris Antonetti and David Forst have emerged as early candidates to take over the vacant position. While it will be unsurprising if more names appear as potential candidates, however, Antonetti and Forst being linked this early could be significant.