The Boston Red Sox made some big moves on Tuesday. Not only did Boston name Chad Tracy as the team's full-time manager, but the franchise also made a new commitment to Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow. Boston decided to exercise the team's 2029 and 2030 contract options for Breslow.
Breslow was well-aware of what was about to happen.
“The Red Sox informed Craig Breslow his options would be picked up right around the trade deadline, I’m told, and just decided to announce it this week,” Red Sox reporter Chris Cotillo posted to X, formerly Twitter.
Boston plays the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, to start a three-game series.
The Red Sox have faith in Craig Breslow and Chad Tracy
The Red Sox have turned around what started as a disappointing season. Once Tracy became interim manager, Boston surged up the American League East standings this year.
“Craig and Chad are two exceptionally talented leaders who have earned these opportunities in very different ways,” Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy said, per MLB.com. “Over the last three years, we have watched Craig bring clarity, discipline, and conviction to the work of building our baseball operation. Chad was asked to step into a difficult situation with little notice, but the trust he immediately commanded at the major league level was earned through years of work across our organization. What this team has accomplished over the past several months has been historic. Results matter greatly in this business, but so do judgment, character, and the ability to bring out the best in others. Craig and Chad have demonstrated all of those qualities, and they have earned our confidence in leading us forward.”
The Red Sox are currently third in the American League East. Boston is behind the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees in the division standings. Boston already clinched a playoff berth.
The Red Sox are 84-72 on the season. Boston enters Tuesday with six losses in their last 10 games.