Renfroe played last season with Tampa Bay, hitting just .156 in 42 games but homering twice in the playoffs.

The former Red Sox president will take over a team that has missed the playoffs nine years in a row.

O’Halloran’s collection of more than 20,000 cards will be raffled off by the Red Sox Foundation to raise money for social justice.

Left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez, sixth in AL Cy Young voting in 2019, did not play in the shortened 2020 season after a brutal bout with COVID-19.

As Boston rebuilds, particularly its pitching staff, Alex Cora’s history with players could impact who is willing to come to Boston.

Alex Cora is eager to prove he is worthy of his second chance to direct the team he led to a World Series title in 2018.

Chaim Bloom did his due diligence with all of Boston’s managerial candidates – including Alex Cora – before making his decision.

Cora led Boston to the World Series championship in 2018, but left the team in January and then was suspended for his role in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.

Former manager Alex Cora and ex-Rays player Sam Fuld are reportedly the top two candidates being considered by the Red Sox.