Connecticut native, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow rewarded with contract extension

Connecticut-born Craig Breslow, the Boston Red Sox's chief baseball officer, secured a contract extension for the 2029 and 2030 seasons. The decision came after a challenging year where Breslow faced significant criticism for dismissing manager Alex Cora and five coaches following a poor start to the 2026 season. Despite the controversy, Breslow, team owner John Henry, and president Sam Kennedy were vindicated as the team clinched a postseason berth.

Interim manager Chad Tracy was appointed full-time manager, signing a three-year deal. Born in New Haven, Breslow made a name for himself as a pitcher at Trumbull High School and Yale, eventually becoming the first Yale pitcher since 1983 to reach the major leagues. The Red Sox are currently the No. 5 seed in the American League, poised to face the New York Yankees in the wild-card round.