Red Sox Name New Manager After Shocking Alex Cora Firing

Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy

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The Boston Red Sox surprisingly fired Alex Cora on Saturday and have named Worcester WooSox manager Chad Tracy as the new interim manager.

The Red Sox parted ways with Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, third base coach Kyle Hudson, bench coach Ramon Vazquez, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson and major league hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin. The Red Sox were 10-17 to start the season. Now Tracy will take over as the new manager.

"Alex Cora led this organization to one of the greatest seasons in Red Sox history in 2018, and for that, and the many years that followed, he will always have our deepest gratitude," Red Sox owner John Henry said in a statement. "He has had a lasting impact on this team and on this city. He has led on and off the field in so many important ways. These decisions are never easy, but this one is especially difficult given what Alex has meant to the Red Sox since the day he arrived.

"I want to thank Alex, our coaches, and their families for everything they have given to this organization. They have been part of this club in a way that goes beyond the field, and they will always have our respect and gratitude."

Cora helped the Red Sox win a World Series in 2018 and had been a solid manager for the Red Sox. However, a slow start this season proved to be too much for the Red Sox to continue with him.

Tracy has been the manager for the Red Sox Triple-A affiliate since 2022. He played eight seasons in the minor leagues as a player. The Red Sox still have plenty of time to turn things around, but they need to show some urgency.