Red Sox sign manager Alex Cora to a new three-year extension

Despite Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora saying that he wanted to wait until after the season to negotiate a new contract, the two sides were able to get a deal done.

On Wednesday, the Red Sox announced that they've agreed to a new three-year extension with Cora that will keep him in Boston through the 2027 season.

The deal is expected to be for $21.75 million over three years, giving the manager a $4.5 million raise and putting him just behind Craig Counsel as the second-high paid manager in baseball.

“Today is about the Cora-Feliciano family,” said Cora ( via. MassLive ). “We love Boston and are very comfortable here. The Red Sox gave us a chance back in 2017 and doubled down on us prior to the 2021 season, and I’m happy to say our future is here as well. I’d like to thank John Henry, Tom Werner, Mike Gordon, Sam Kennedy, and Craig Breslow for their confidence in me. I’m excited about not only where we are as an organization, but also where we are going.”

Boston has gone 494-417 in Cora's six seasons with the club (.542) and winning a World Series in 2018.