Epstein returns to Red Sox as part owner, senior adviser

Theo Epstein is making a long-awaited return to the Boston Red Sox as a senior adviser and part owner of Fenway Sports Group, the team announced Friday.

"This is truly a unique opportunity for me - a chance to partner with people who mean a lot to me; a chance to challenge myself in new arenas; and a chance to use my experience and perspective to help others succeed and win at the highest level," Epstein said.

The role is a part-time position for Epstein, who's expected to work with the Red Sox as well as other teams and initiatives under the Fenway Sports Group umbrella, including Liverpool FC, PGA TOUR, Pittsburgh Penguins, RFK Racing, and Boston Common Golf.

"There is no question that Theo left an indelible mark on our history that represented a transformative era," principal owner John Henry said.

"Welcoming him as a member of our ownership group and in the role of senior adviser to the broader company brings with it a sense of completion. With his strategic mind, leadership, and unwavering passion for sports, Theo brings invaluable assets that will drive us forward across our diverse enterprises, especially in our sporting operations across hockey, EPL football, and baseball."

Epstein previously served as a special consultant to Major League Baseball, assisting it in areas such as the league's competition and on-field committees.

The 50-year-old served as Red Sox GM from 2001-11, building clubs that won two World Series. The 2004 World Series team was responsible for breaking the "Curse of the Bambino."

In 2016, Epstein helped the Chicago Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years when he was their top baseball executive.