Red Sox enter offseason after another Wild Card exit, reshuffle coaching staff
The gist
The Boston Red Sox began their offseason after back-to-back Wild Card losses to the New York Yankees.
The club is reshaping its staff while trade talk surrounds left fielder Jarren Duran.
How it unfolded
- Apr 25, 2026The Red Sox parted ways with manager Alex Cora, bench coach Ramón Vázquez, hitting coach Pete Fatse and several other staff; the club said Jason Varitek would be reassigned within the organization.
- Apr 26, 2026Chad Tracy replaced Alex Cora as Red Sox manager, with Chad Epperson installed as interim third-base coach.
- Oct 5, 2026Red Sox president/CEO Sam Kennedy said the club had "connected" with Jason Varitek but had "no update" on his situation.