Red Sox’s update on Jason Varitek suggest ex-fan favorite has no future in Boston

TL;DR

The Boston Red Sox have indicated that Jason Varitek, a former fan favorite, is unlikely to have a future with the team. This follows the controversial decision to part ways with manager Alex Cora, which has left the team struggling this season.

Key points

Red Sox moved on from manager Alex Cora
Team performance has declined to 14-21
Jason Varitek's future with the team is uncertain

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When the Boston Red Sox decided to move on from Alex Cora, it definitely came with some shock around the league. Players on the Red Sox obviously weren't happy, the media didn't expect it, and fans couldn't imagine moving on from him just yet.

As things stand, it seems to have been the wrong decision, as the Red Sox haven't been much better without Cora, dropping their last two before Monday and now sitting at 14-21 on the season.

Some of the other decisions the Red Sox made were a bit questionable, including moving on from franchise legend Jason Varitek. Varitek, who was on Cora's staff, reportedly took the news a bit tougher than others who were on the coaching staff. It makes sense that Varitek felt a certain way considering all of the history he has with Boston.

To make matters worse, it doesn't sound like he has much of a future with the organization.

“That’s a really interesting question. One person close to the Red Sox situation texted in the aftermath of the firing to say that he thought outfield instructor and third-base coach Kyle Hudson might be the interim manager, then he saw that Hudson was one of the guys fired. Also fired/reassigned/clearly not in the mix: Jason Varitek, the iconic Red Sox catcher who many expected to manage the team at some point,” Chad Jennings of The Athletic wrote.

Q&A

Why did the Red Sox part ways with Jason Varitek?

The Red Sox moved on from Jason Varitek as part of a broader coaching staff change following the departure of manager Alex Cora.

What impact did Alex Cora's departure have on the Red Sox?

Alex Cora's departure has reportedly led to discontent among players and has contributed to the team's poor performance, with a record of 14-21.

What is Jason Varitek's history with the Boston Red Sox?

Jason Varitek is a franchise legend for the Red Sox, having played a significant role in the team's success during his career, which adds to the emotional weight of his departure.