Red Sox and manager Alex Cora agree on three-year contract extension through 2027 season
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today agreed with Manager Alex Cora on a three-year contract extension that spans the 2025-27 seasons.
“I had a tremendous amount of respect for Alex long before I took this job; that respect has only grown these last several months,” said Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow. “He is an incredible people connector, something I have enjoyed watching firsthand. He has embraced Boston’s passionate fans and we share a desire to win as much as they do, both in 2024 and in the future. I’m happy to be able to extend our commitment to Alex, and I look forward to our partnership continuing to grow. I congratulate him, Angelica, and their family.”
“Today is about the Cora-Feliciano family,” said Cora. “We love Boston and are very comfortable here. The Red Sox gave us a chance back in 2017 and doubled down on us prior to the 2021 season, and I’m happy to say our future is here as well. I’d like to thank John Henry, Tom Werner, Mike Gordon, Sam Kennedy, and Craig Breslow for their confidence in me. I’m excited about not only where we are as an organization, but also where we are going.”
One of 48 managers in the franchise’s history, Cora, 48, has won two World Series titles with Boston, one as a player in 2007 and another as a manager in 2018. Currently in his sixth season as manager, he has recorded a 494-417 (.542) record. His 494 wins rank fourth in franchise history, while his .542 winning percentage ranks fourth among the 13 individuals to manage at least 500 games with the Red Sox. He is one of only six individuals to manage at least six seasons with the Red Sox, joining Joe Cronin (13), Terry Francona (eight), Mike Higgins (eight), Bill Carrigan (seven), and Jimmy Collins (six).
Named the 47th manager in Red Sox history on October 22, 2017, Cora in 2018 led Boston to a franchise-record 108 regular-season wins, an American League East title, an 11-3 record in the Postseason, and a World Series championship. After a 2019 season that featured an 84-78 record, the club and Cora mutually parted ways on January 14, 2020. On November 6, 2020, the Red Sox and Cora agreed to a two-year contract through the 2022 season with a two-year club option for the 2023 and 2024 seasons, an option the club exercised on November 22, 2021.
In 2021, Cora led the Red Sox to a 92-70 record in the regular season, including a Major League-best 47 come-from-behind wins. Boston advanced to the American League Championship Series, after defeating the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card Game and the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Division Series. Following consecutive 78-84 seasons in 2022 and 2023, the Red Sox went 54-47 in their first 101 games of 2024, recording the majors’ best record from May 19-July 14 (31-18, .633).
Cora has led the Red Sox to a 17-8 Postseason record, including 5-0 in potential series-clinching games. He is one of only six managers to lead the Red Sox to multiple Postseason appearances, joining Bill Carrigan (1915-16), Joe Morgan (1988, ’90), Jimy Williams (1998-99), Terry Francona (2004-05, ’07-09), and John Farrell (2013, ’16-17).
During his playing career with the Red Sox (2005-08), Cora batted .252 (176-for-698) in 301 games, splitting time primarily between second base and shortstop. He was part of Boston’s Division Series roster in 2005 and appeared in four games during the club’s 2007 World Series title run, including two games in the Championship Series and two in the Fall Classic. He also served as the Red Sox’ starting shortstop in three games during the 2008 Postseason.
Cora resides in Caguas and has four children: Jeriel, Camila, Xander, and Isander. His older brother, Joey, played parts of 11 Major League seasons with the San Diego Padres (1987, 1989-90), Chicago White Sox (1991-94), Seattle Mariners (1995-98), and Cleveland (1998), and is currently the third base coach for the Detroit Tigers.
Most Wins as Red Sox Manager
- Joe Cronin (1935-47) – 1,071
- Terry Francona (2004-11) – 744
- Mike Higgins (1955-62) – 560
- Alex Cora (2018-19, ’21-present) – 494
Most Games Managed with the Red Sox
- Joe Cronin (1935-47) – 2,007
- Terry Francona (2004-11) – 1,296
- Mike Higgins (1955-62) – 1,119
- Bill Carrigan (1913-16, ’27-29) – 1,003
- Alex Cora (2018-19, ’21-present) – 911
Highest Winning % as Manager of the Red Sox (Min. 500 Games)
- Don Zimmer (1976-80) – .575 (411-304)
- Terry Francona (2004-11) – .574 (744-552)
- Jimmy Collins (1901-06) – .548 (455-376)
- Alex Cora (2018-19, ’21-present) – .542 (494-417)
- Jimy Williams (1997-2001) – .540 (414-352)
Most Seasons Managed with the Red Sox
- Joe Cronin (1935-47) – 13
T2. Terry Francona (2004-11) – 8
T2. Mike Higgins (1955-62) – 8
- Bill Carrigan (1913-16, ’27-29) – 7
T5. Jimmy Collins (1901-06) – 6
T5. Alex Cora (2018-19, ’21-present) – 6