Red Sox name Chad Tracy manager and extend Craig Breslow's contract through 2030
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have appointed Chad Tracy as their full-time manager and secured chief baseball officer Craig Breslow with contracts effective through the 2030 season. This decision reflects the team's commitment to a long-term vision under their new leadership. Tracy's promotion comes following a period of evaluation, while Breslow's retention indicates confidence in his direction for the team's future. Both appointments were announced on September 22, 2026.
- •Chad Tracy is now the full-time manager of the Red Sox.
- •Craig Breslow's contract is extended through the 2030 season.
- •The announcements were made on September 22, 2026.
- •Tracy's promotion follows the team's recent evaluations.
- •Breslow's retention shows trust in his leadership direction.
- 4:26 PMESPN — Red Sox commit to Tracy, Breslow through '30 season
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox remove interim tag, name Chad Tracy the franchise’s 49th manager after historic turnaround
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox name Chad Tracy permanent manager, extend Craig Breslow
"The Red Sox have named Chad Tracy as their full-time manager while also keeping chief baseball officer Craig Breslow in the fold, with both agreeing to long-term deals.
"The announcements follow a historic turnaround that included one of the most dominant stretches in franchise history.
"The elevation of the 41-year-old Tracy comes after the Red Sox secured a wild-card spot in the playoffs on Sunday.
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External links- ESPNSep 22, 2026, 4:26 PMRed Sox commit to Tracy, Breslow through '30 season
The Red Sox have named Chad Tracy as their full-time manager while also keeping chief baseball officer Craig Breslow in the fold, with both agreeing to long-term deals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 3:44 PMRed Sox remove interim tag, name Chad Tracy the franchise’s 49th manager after historic turnaround
The elevation of the 41-year-old Tracy comes after the Red Sox secured a wild-card spot in the playoffs on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 3:32 PMBoston Red Sox name Chad Tracy permanent manager, extend Craig Breslow
The announcements follow a historic turnaround that included one of the most dominant stretches in franchise history.
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