Overview
- The Red Sox moved on from long-time manager Alex Cora in midseason and promoted Triple-A manager Chad Tracy to lead the big-league club.
- Cora has said he and Tracy have stayed in contact and that he supports his replacement, framing their relationship as part of baseball’s close-knit fraternity.
- Boston’s on-field results have not meaningfully improved after the change, with reports showing the team still below .500 and a losing record under Tracy.
- Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has acknowledged recent poor performance and is facing increased scrutiny for his decision-making on communication and roster construction.
- The club is weighing midseason options — including trading for hitters or moving pitchers from the bullpen — with decisions likely to shape whether the Red Sox buy to compete or sell assets.