Red Sox Remove Interim Tag From Chad Tracy, Extend Craig Breslow

The Boston Red Sox named Chad Tracy their full-time manager, signing the 41-year-old to a three-year contract through 2029 with a club option for 2030. Tracy took over after Alex Cora was fired during Boston’s 10-17 start and led the team to a 74-55 record, including a historic 27-3 run, as the Red Sox secured a second consecutive postseason berth. Boston also exercised its 2029 and 2030 options on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, preserving continuity between the organization’s two key baseball leaders. Separately, Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin, who underwent Tommy John surgery in April, expects to begin throwing within the next two weeks and could be ready around April 2027, although his future with Baltimore is uncertain because the team is unlikely to exercise its $25 million mutual option.