Chad Tracy Takes Permanent Role as Red Sox Manager

Chad Tracy will continue as the manager of the Boston Red Sox after the team removed the interim tag from his title. Tracy now becomes the 49th manager in the history of the franchise. The change comes after Tracy took over from Alex Cora on April 25, with the team struggling at 10-17. Under Tracy’s leadership, the Red Sox have improved to a 74-55 record.

The team announced Tracy’s new role along with a three-year contract that extends through 2029. Additionally, the Red Sox have exercised chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s team options for 2029 and 2030, aligning their timelines.

Craig and Chad are two exceptionally talented leaders who have earned these opportunities in very different ways. said Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy. Over the last three years, we have watched Craig bring clarity, discipline, and conviction to the work of building our baseball operation. Chad was asked to step into a difficult situation with little notice, but the trust he immediately commanded at the major league level was earned through years of work across our organization.

Under Tracy’s leadership, the Red Sox achieved the second-best record in the American League and the fifth-best record in all of baseball. He led the team to its best 30-game period in history, with a 27-3 record from July 3 to August 7.

The team’s performance under Tracy’s guidance has secured a postseason berth. They are likely to face the New York Yankees in a Wild Card Series, with a chance to avenge last season’s elimination in the same round by the Yankees.

Chad Tracy’s journey to the major leagues began with eight seasons in minor league baseball with teams like the Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, and Kansas City Royals. He started his coaching career in 2015 and spent several years with the Los Angeles Angels, including as a minor league manager. Tracy joined the Red Sox organization in 2022, managing Triple-A Worcester until his promotion.