2024 Boston Red Sox finished 3rd in AL East, missing playoffs for 3rd consecutive year.

The Boston Red Sox concluded the 2024 MLB season with an 81-81 record, finishing third in the AL East. They secured this outcome by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in their final game. This marks the first time since 2010-2012 that the Red Sox have missed the playoffs for three consecutive years. Despite the disappointment, players expressed optimism about the future and growth as a team throughout the season.