Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora and five coaches with team last in AL East
Summary
The Boston Red Sox fired their manager Alex Cora and five coaches after the team remained in last place in the American League East. Cora led the team to a record 108 wins and a World Series title in 2018 but struggled in recent seasons with weaker rosters. Chad Tracy will take over as interim manager.Key Facts
- Alex Cora managed the Red Sox to a franchise-record 108 wins and a World Series championship in 2018.
- Cora was a former Red Sox player on the 2007 championship team.
- The Red Sox fired Cora and five coaches after the team started the season 10 wins and 17 losses.
- Chad Tracy, currently managing the Red Sox’s Triple-A minor league team, will be the interim manager.
- The team also reassigned Jason Varitek, a former Red Sox captain and coach, to a new role.
- The Red Sox struggled in recent years after trading key players like Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts.
- Cora was previously suspended for one year after being linked to illegal sign stealing with the Houston Astros.
- The Red Sox replaced Cora with Ron Roenicke during his suspension but brought Cora back after Roenicke was fired.
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