Overview
- The Red Sox announced Tuesday, Sept. 22, that they signed Chad Tracy to a three-year contract through 2029 with a 2030 club option and exercised Boston’s 2029 and 2030 options on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
- Tracy was promoted from Triple-A Worcester in late April after Alex Cora was fired and has led Boston to a 74-55 record under his tenure, a run that rescued the club from a 32-46 low point and helped clinch a wild-card berth.
- Ownership and team president Sam Kennedy praised both men for steadying the roster, with the front office credited for deadline moves and player development that helped the second-half surge.
- The timing—formalizing leadership just after clinching a playoff spot—signals a short-term push for continuity as the Red Sox prepare for the Wild Card Series and face an uncertain offseason calendar tied to the CBA timeline.
- Tracy becomes the 49th manager in franchise history and his promotion underscores the organization’s preference for internal leaders familiar with the club’s young players and clubhouse dynamics.