Chad Tracy Named Boston Red Sox's 49th Manager

The Boston Red Sox removed the interim title from Chad Tracy's title, and named him the 49th manager in clube history, agreeing to a 3-year contract that will run through the 2029 season with a club option in 2030.

Tracy was named as the interim manager on April 26th. After entering the day for tied for the American League's 2nd worst record with a 10-17 the Red Sox rebounded with a 75-55 record since then, the 2nd best in the American League and 5th best in the majors.

The Red Sox went 27-3 July 3rd through August 7th, the best 30 game record in club history.

The Red Sox also exercised the club's 2029 and 2030 option on Chief Baseball Office Craig Breslow. Breslow was hired as the Chief Baseball Officer on October 25, 2023. During his 3 seasons in his current role, the Red Sox have gon 254-226, the 3rd best record in the American League and 9th best in the majors.

Boston opens a 3-game homestand on Tuesday night, September 22nd with the Cleveland Guardians. You can hear the game on WDEA AM 1370 with the pregame starting at 5:45 p.m.