Red Sox consider retaining Chad Tracy as manager amid playoff push
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly leaning toward retaining interim manager Chad Tracy. After a 10-17 start, Tracy has led the team to a 71-59 record and an eight-game lead in the American League wild-card race. Since taking over from Alex Cora on April 26, the Red Sox have gone 61-42 and hold the best second-half record in Major League Baseball at 25-11. Tracy's calm demeanor and established trust with players have positively impacted the clubhouse atmosphere. The organization plans to wait until the end of the current season to make a final decision regarding his future.
- •Tracy has managed the team since April 26, after Cora's dismissal.
- •Boston is currently leading in the AL wild-card standings.
- •Tracy's calm approach has built trust among players.
- •The Red Sox aim to evaluate Tracy over the remaining 32 games.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Chad Tracy Reportedly Has Edge In Red Sox Search For Next Manager
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Reportedly Leaning Toward Obvious Chad Tracy Decision
"Chad Tracy has guided the Red Sox from a 10-17 start into the heart of the playoff race. With Boston reportedly leaning toward retaining him, has the interim manager already made the decision an easy one?
"Chad Tracy is still operating under the "interim" tag right now
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:32 PMChad Tracy Reportedly Has Edge In Red Sox Search For Next Manager
Chad Tracy is still operating under the "interim" tag right now
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:04 PMRed Sox Reportedly Leaning Toward Obvious Chad Tracy Decision
Chad Tracy has guided the Red Sox from a 10-17 start into the heart of the playoff race. With Boston reportedly leaning toward retaining him, has the interim manager already made the decision an easy one?
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