Alex Cora Gave Red Sox Ultimatum Before Firing: Report
Summary
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a poor start to the 2026 season. Cora had given an ultimatum to general manager Craig Breslow that any changes to his coaching staff would require firing him, which eventually happened alongside the dismissal of several coaches.Key Facts
- The Red Sox started the 2026 season with 10 wins and 17 losses.
- Owner John Henry and GM Craig Breslow decided to part ways with Alex Cora.
- Cora had been the team’s manager for eight seasons.
- Last year, Cora told Breslow that if staff changes were made, he wanted to be fired as well.
- Several coaches left the team, including bench coach Ramon Vazquez and hitting coach Pete Fatse.
- Jason Varitek was offered a different job with the team but declined.
- Cora had signed a three-year contract extension and the Red Sox still owe him about $13 million.
- If Cora takes another job in the next year and a half, the team may not owe him the full amount.
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