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Red Sox Make Alex Cora Announcement Before Latest Loss

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jake Elman | Last updated Jun 1, 2025 11:11 AM ET

If and when the inconsistent Boston Red Sox revamp their roster ahead of the July 31 deadline, at least manager Alex Cora can rest easy knowing his spot is likely safe.

It’s been a frustrating campaign for Cora’s Red Sox, who have endured injuries and multiple battles between Rafael Devers and management. Despite an Opening Day payroll just below $200 million, the Red Sox are on track to finish with their third losing season in four years.

More importantly, the Red Sox have only made the postseason once since their 2018 title. Luckily for Cora, though, he signed a three-year, $21.75 million extension last July, and the Red Sox even admitted it’s a significant reason why he’s still managing.

“We obviously made a commitment to Alex,” Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said before Saturday’s 5-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. “We’re gonna see that through.”

In other words, Breslow all but confirmed he can’t, or won’t, fire Cora just yet because the Red Sox made too significant a financial commitment.

“Right now,” Breslow continued, according to MassLive, “it’s about making sure that we’re doing everything we can to enable the 26 guys on our roster to help us win as many games as possible.”

However, that doesn’t mean Cora will definitely lead the Red Sox next year. Breslow didn’t hire Cora, although the two played together on the 2006 Red Sox, and he may want his own manager amid the upcoming transitional period.

Breslow didn’t deny that the fourth-place Red Sox could make changes to the coaching staff at some point, though.

“I’m very mindful of not making a decision irresponsibly or hastily,” Breslow said. “But again, I think at this point we have to question everything that we’re doing, including me questioning the work that I’m doing as well.”

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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