CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 08: Interim manager Chad Tracy of the Boston Red Sox speaks to media prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 30: Manger Chad Tracy of the Boston Red Sox removes Sonny Gray #54 from the game against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning in game two of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Manager Chad Tracy is returning for the 2027 season after taking over the manager role following the early-season firing of Alex Cora.
The Red Sox also made two notable changes to the coaching staff.
Boston Red Sox Make Major Coaching Staff Changes Before World Series
GettyST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 20: Chief Baseball Officer for the Boston Red Sox Craig Breslow walks on the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 20, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images)
Coaching staff changes happening for Red Sox: Interim third base coach Chad Epperson is leaving the big league staff to manage Triple A Worcester in 2027, per multiple sources.
Another change: Interim first base coach Pablo Cabrera is assuming his old role as system-wide defensive coordinator in the minors, sources say.
GettyBALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 26: Interim Manager Chad Tracy of the Boston Red Sox, left and Interim Third Base Coach Chad Epperson #81 look out over the field before their game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 26, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Epperson became the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs’ manager in 2022.
He held the role until becoming the Red Sox third-base coach this year.
GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 17: Interim first base coach Pablo Cabrera #83 and interim third base coach Chad Epperson #81 stand for the national anthem before a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Before becoming the Sea Dogs’ manager, Epperson worked as the minor-league catching coordinator in the Red Sox organization from 2010-21.
Epperson served as a minor-league manager or coach in the Red Sox organization from 2004-09 before becoming the catching coordinator.
He has nine years of big-league experience as a player.
Looking at Pablo Cabrera
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 03: Interim first base coach Pablo Cabrera of the Boston Red Sox looks on from first base during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on May 03, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Cabrera joined the Red Sox in 2023 as a coach for Double-A Portland.
He served as complex defensive coach from 2024-25.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 03: Interim first base coach Pablo Cabrera of the Boston Red Sox looks on from first base during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on May 03, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Red Sox promoted Cabrera to infield/outfield defensive coordinator in November 2025.
He became the Red Sox interim first base coach after the firing of Cora.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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Boston Red Sox Make Major Coaching Staff Changes After Early Playoff Exit
Boston Red Sox Make Major Coaching Staff Changes After Early Playoff Exit