Boston – The Boston Red Sox officially ended Chad Tracy’s interim status on Tuesday, signing the 41‑year‑old to a three‑year contract that runs through the 2029 season, with an option for 2030. The move comes after Tracy guided the club from a 32‑46 record on June 24 to a wild‑card spot in the postseason.
Turnaround on the field
Tracy took over in early April after former manager Alex Cora was dismissed following a 10‑17 start. Under his leadership the Red Sox posted a 74‑55 record, highlighted by a 15‑game winning streak that tied the franchise record set in 1946. From July 3 through August 7 the team went 27‑3, the best 30‑game stretch in Red Sox history.
Contract details and front‑office moves
The three‑year deal includes a club option for the 2030 season. In the same announcement, the Red Sox exercised the 2029 and 2030 options on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, whose three‑season tenure has produced a 254‑226 (.529) record, the third‑best in the American League.
Comments from club leadership
During a news conference at Fenway Park, Red Sox president Sam Kennedy praised Tracy’s stability and leadership, noting the difficulty of the situation when he arrived in April. “You came into an incredibly difficult situation and provided the stability this organization needed,” Kennedy said.
Tracy, smiling, admitted he was “choked up a little” by the announcement. He added, “We’ve clinched a playoff spot, and now all the focus can be on what we can try to do in October.”
Tracy’s baseball pedigree
Before joining the major‑league staff, Tracy managed the Triple‑A Worcester Red Sox since 2022, delivering a winning record in each of his four full seasons. He previously spent seven years in the Los Angeles Angels minor‑league system and played eight professional seasons (2006‑13) for the Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals organizations.
Tracy is the son of former big‑league manager Jim Tracy, who led the Colorado Rockies to a 74‑42 turnaround and earned National League Manager of the Year honors in 2009.
Looking ahead
With the postseason looming, the Red Sox will open a three‑game series against the Cleveland Guardians. The club hopes Tracy’s steady hand and the front office’s continuity will carry the team deep into October.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
