The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, along with several other staff members, the team announced on April 27, 2026. The decision came hours after the Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 17-1 at Fenway Park.
Chad Tracy, manager of the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, will serve as interim manager for the remainder of the season. The team did not provide specific reasons for the firings in its initial announcement.
Cora, 50, had managed the Red Sox since 2018, leading them to a World Series title that year. He was suspended for the 2020 season for his role in the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, then returned to Boston in 2021. The Red Sox entered Sunday's game with a 12-14 record.
In addition to Cora, the team dismissed bench coach Ramón Vázquez, pitching coach Andrew Bailey, and bullpen coach Kevin Walker. The organization said it will begin a search for a permanent manager immediately.
