After Cora and Thomson Firings, Which Clubs Might Bid Farewell to Manager Next?
The early 2026 MLB season has seen managerial changes with Alex Cora and Rob Thomson being fired from the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies after poor starts. Interim managers Chad Tracy and Don Mattingly have taken over, though it's unclear if the changes will lead to sustained improvement. The firings have raised speculation about other managers, such as Houston Astros' Joe Espada, potentially facing dismissal due to team underperformance.
- ▪Alex Cora was fired as manager of the Boston Red Sox after the team started the 2026 season with a 12-17 record.
- ▪Rob Thomson was dismissed by the Philadelphia Phillies, who began the season 10-19.
- ▪The Houston Astros, despite having a strong offense, are in last place in the American League West with an 11-19 record, putting manager Joe Espada under scrutiny.
- ▪Chad Tracy and Don Mattingly are serving as interim managers for the Red Sox and Phillies, respectively.
- ▪Early-season struggles often lead to managerial changes, even when the root causes may not lie with the manager.
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