Red Sox Name Tracy Manager, Extend Breslow
Red Sox Name Tracy Manager, Extend Breslow
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Key Points
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Chad Tracy is the 49th manager in Red Sox history, having been promoted from Triple-A Worcester after managing the affiliate from 2022 until late April.
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Boston’s 27-3 surge from July 3 through Aug. 7 included a club-record-tying 15-game winning streak.
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Before joining the Red Sox, Tracy spent seven seasons in the Los Angeles Angels organization; he was also a former third-round draft pick of the Texas Rangers and played eight professional seasons.
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Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy said Tracy’s trust at the major-league level was earned through years of work within the organization and praised both Tracy and Breslow for their judgment, character and ability to bring out the best in others.
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Zach Eflin left his March 31 start with the injury and underwent Tommy John surgery on April 8; he said he had felt “really, really good” since roughly four or five weeks after surgery and had reached all required rehabilitation milestones.
The Boston Red Sox named Chad Tracy their full-time manager on a three-year deal through 2029, with a club option for 2030. NBC Sports reports Tracy took over mid-season after Alex Cora was fired during a disastrous 10-17 start and led the team to a 74-55 record, including a historic 27-3 run that secured a second consecutive postseason berth.
Boston also extended chief baseball officer Craig Breslow through 2030, USA Today reports, preserving continuity between the organization's two key baseball leaders. The moves reward Tracy, 41, for engineering one of baseball's greatest mid-season turnarounds after managing the Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate.
From Triple-A to Historic Turnaround
Tracy was promoted from Triple-A Worcester after managing the affiliate since 2022. AJC reports he became the 49th manager in Red Sox history. From July 3 through August 7, Boston went 27-3, tying a club record with a 15-game winning streak that catapulted them back into playoff contention.
Red Sox President Sam Kennedy praised Tracy's judgment and character. Kennedy said Tracy had earned trust at the major-league level through years of work within the organization, noting his ability to bring out the best in players.
Tracy's Path From Angels to Boston
Before joining Boston, Tracy spent seven seasons in the Los Angeles Angels organization. WRAL reports he was a former third-round draft pick of the Texas Rangers who played eight professional seasons as a player before moving into coaching and management.
Eflin's Tommy John Recovery Ahead of Schedule
Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin is recovering well from Tommy John surgery performed in April after he left a March 31 start with arm injury. Eflin said he had felt "really, really good" since four or five weeks after surgery and reached all rehabilitation milestones ahead of schedule.
Eflin could be ready around April 2027, though his future with Baltimore is uncertain. The Orioles are unlikely to exercise his $25 million mutual option, leaving him potentially available as a free agent.
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