The Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora alongside a series of additional coaching changes, the team reports.The Red Sox have reportedly relieved manager Alex Cora of his duties, per multiple reports, including @MLBNetwork insider @JonHeyman. pic.twitter.com/ugnoFCwXyn— MLB (@MLB) April 25, 2026Worcester Red Sox manager Chad Tracy will serve as the team’s interim manager. Tracy has been the WoSox manager since 2022.“I want to thank Alex, our coaches, and their families for everything they have given to this organization. They have been part of this club in a way that goes beyond the field, and they will always have our respect and gratitude.”The Sox announced that, alongside Cora, Hitting Coach Peter Fatse, Third Base Coach Kyle Hudson, Bench Coach Ramón Vázquez, Assistant Hitting Coach Dillon Lawson, and Major League Hitting Strategy Coach Joe Cronin are also on their way out.A Statement from the Boston Red Sox: pic.twitter.com/7NXev6jpqe— Red Sox (@RedSox) April 25, 2026Jason Varitek is being reassigned to a new role within the team, with details expected to be announced at a later date.Additionally, Chad Epperson will serve as the club’s Interim Third Base Coach, and Collin Hetzler will serve as part of the club’s Major League hitting staff.“Alex Cora led this organization to one of the greatest seasons in Red Sox history in 2018, and for that, and the many years that followed, he will always have our deepest gratitude,” said Red Sox Principal Owner John Henry.
“He has had a lasting impact on this team and on this city. He has led on and off the field in so many important ways. These decisions are never easy, but this one is especially difficult given what Alex has meant to the Red Sox since the day he arrived.”This comes just hours after the BoSox blew out the Orioles 17-1, including 17 hits and a 10-run ninth-inning performance.The Sox, who had high expectations this season after falling short to the Yankees last year in the Wildcard round.The Sox are currently sitting at the bottom of the AL East with a 10-17 record.
Fans outside of Fenway Park Saturday night weren’t impressed with the team’s move.Here’s some #RedSox fans reacting to the team firing Alex Cora and other coaches after a 10-17 start@boston25@ButchStearnspic.twitter.com/OoZDqvVk82— Michael Raimondi (@mraimonditv) April 26, 2026“I’m sad all of them are going. I’m wishing Craig Breslow got fired too. I don’t think he’s making smart moves, Gray Oliveira said.
“It was definitely surprising after a pretty powerful win. Fans were looking for something to happen and the coaching staff took the brunt,” Ashley Kelley said. The fan base has known that ownership has been hesitant to put their money where the mouth is, and it was the coaching staff who took the fall."Kelley said her family used to be season ticket holders but dropped them a few years ago.
“It doesn’t motivate you spend a lot of money to go to the game. That’s why my family stopped. Ticket prices were only increasing, and the product on the field is not what people should pay for.”Others don’t mind a shakeup but felt the 10-17 start to the season goes far beyond the coaching staff.
“You took the fall guy as the head coach? Kind of ridiculous if you ask me,” Sox fan Reid said. “They’re not giving the resources to Breslow and to Cora and you’re finding a fall guy and that’s not fair.
Now the players are in the situation where they are stuck with nothing.”The Red Sox plan to hold a press conference with members from the front office Sunday afternoon before their series finale in Baltimore. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW