Lubbock, TX, September 22, 2026 —

The Boston Red Sox organization has officially appointed Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history. This announcement removes the interim designation he held previously.

Tracy’s promotion follows a significant turnaround orchestrated during his tenure as interim manager. The team achieved a postseason berth under his leadership, marking a notable success for the franchise.

The team did not provide further details regarding the length of Tracy’s new contract or specific terms of his permanent appointment beyond the removal of his interim title. Information on the coaching staff that will work alongside Tracy in his permanent role was also not immediately available.

Tracy assumed the interim manager position at a point in the season where the team’s trajectory shifted positively, culminating in their qualification for the postseason. The exact metrics or specific events constituting the “historic turnaround” were not detailed in the announcement. This development signifies a new chapter for the Red Sox under a manager who has now been formally recognized for his impact on the team’s performance.


Story summarized from the original created by KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press on www.everythinglubbock.com, see more information here.

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