June is over, and it's safe to say that the Boston Red Sox's outlook is a mixed bag.
On one hand, a 41-44 record has the Red Sox on pace to finish exactly .500 or worse for the fourth straight season. On the other hand, despite their struggles, Alex Cora's club is only three games back of the last American League playoff spot as of Monday, giving fans a reason to believe in the season's second half.
If the Red Sox are going to challenge for a playoff spot, some roster changes must be made before the end of July. Certain underperforming Boston veterans shouldn't have a spot in Cora's lineup any longer, including one veteran infielder who struggled mightily throughout June.
David Hamilton's Embarrassing June Must Lead to Red Sox Exit
If the Red Sox are looking to trim off any excess fat in the lead-up to the MLB trade deadline, David Hamilton could be kicked to the curb. The 27-year-old veteran, who's played parts of the last three seasons in Boston, has struggled throughout the 2025 campaign, and his performance in June might be the last straw.
Before Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, Hamilton had made 22 appearances (32 at-bats) for the Red Sox in the last month, operating as a pinch runner/hitter and occasional starter. During that stretch, he slashed a horrendous .156/.229/.281 while only picking up one home run with four RBIs. He only went 2-of-4 on stolen base attempts, on top of striking out in 22.9% of plate appearances.
There's no denying Hamilton's speed and base-running ability; however, his lackluster bat leaves him without a place in the Red Sox's lineup. It'd be one thing if he could at least consistently bunt properly, but even that is a struggle for the San Marcos, TX native.
After being a somewhat reliable contributor last season, Hamilton has been anything but that in 2025. Unless the Red Sox are completely blind to his on-field performances, there's a good chance that a forgettable June could be the catalyst behind Hamilton eventually leaving Boston.