Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has shown his worth yet again this season.

The Red Sox struggled to consistently perform during much of the first half, leading some fans to grow frustrated with Cora and point the finger at the 49-year-old manager.

Now that Boston has turned things around and sits atop the American League wild-card standings with a 74-60 record (entering Thursday), the narrative around Cora has returned to something resembling its usual state: Cora is in the top tier of MLB managers.

Cora’s performance in 2025 should be lauded for his capacity to deal with roster changes, most notably when Rafael Devers was shipped off to San Francisco. The Red Sox have come together as a team since that deal, and Cora surely deserves some credit for that transformation.

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