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Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora and multiple coaches, including Jason Varitek

sportsApr 25, 2026531,111

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and four coaches, removing hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Ramón Vázquez, third-base coach Kyle Hudson and game-planning coach Jason Varitek. The change comes less than a month into the 2026 season after Boston opened 10-17 and sat last in the American League East. The moves were announced the same day Boston posted a 17-1 victory, and Cora still had nearly two years remaining on his contract. Removing a manager WHO led Boston to the 2018 World Series and longtime Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek signals a rapid leadership reset that will affect in-game strategy, player development and the club's short-term competitiveness.

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