Boston Red Sox officially remove acting head coach, Tracy signs 3-year contract
Quick Look
- The Boston Red Sox announced that they have officially fired acting head coach Tracy, and the two parties signed a three-year contract including a team option in 2030.
- After Tracy took over, he led the team to 74 wins, firmly ranked second in the American League wild card and secured a ticket to the playoffs.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Boston Red Sox replaced head coach Cora after a poor record at the beginning of the season this year. Tracy took over as acting head coach and successfully led the team into the playoffs.
Trish. (AP)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] After the Boston Red Sox changed coaches mid-season this year, acting head coach Chad Tracy led the team to 74 wins, allowing the Red Sox to secure second place in the American League wild card and secure a ticket to the playoffs. The Red Sox officially eliminated the "agent" title today and promoted Tracy to head coach. The two parties also signed a three-year contract, including a team option in 2030.
After the Red Sox posted a record of 10 wins and 17 losses at the beginning of this season, the original head coach Alex Cora was fired, and the 46-year-old Tracy served as the acting coach. Since Tracy took over, the Red Sox have gone 74-56, including a 15-game winning streak, tying the record set in 1946 for the most in Red Sox history.
Between July 3 and August 7, US time, the Red Sox posted an astonishing record of 27 wins and 3 losses, with a winning rate of 90%, writing the best 30-game record in team history.
The Red Sox currently rank second in the American League wild card game with 84 wins and 73 losses. They may encounter their archrival Yankees in the American League wild card game starting next week.
In addition, the Red Sox also announced the implementation of the 2029 and 2030 team options in the contract of the team's chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Red Sox will play in the AL Wild Card Game next week
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will the Red Sox face the Yankees in the AL Wild Card Game?
- What is the detailed salary amount of Tracy's new contract?







