Chad Tracy, Payton Tolle get major award nods
The Boston Globe • • sports
Key Points:
- Alex Cora was named Red Sox manager after serving as interim manager from April 26, leading the team to a 77-58 record, including a 32-5 summer surge that secured a wild-card spot, and signed a three-year contract in late September.
- Fellow Manager of the Year finalists include Kevin Cash of the Rays, who led the AL’s best record, and Will Venable of the White Sox, who guided his team to the postseason after three consecutive 100-loss seasons.
- Red Sox pitcher Brayan Tolle, who started the season in Triple-A, impressed with a 3.03 ERA and 171 strikeouts in 26 starts, though he is unlikely to win Rookie of the Year against competitors like Kevin McGonigle and Parker Messick.
- Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler was named a finalist for the AL Cy Young Award and is considered a strong favorite to win.
- The Red Sox cleared roster spots by designating relievers Zack Kelly and Eduardo Rivera for assignment ahead of free agency, with Kelly’s value diminished due to lack of minor league options and Rivera having limited major league experience.
