The Boston Red Sox have decided to bring back Alex Cora as the team's manager after he served a one-season suspension for his role in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman.
The Red Sox finished the season 24–36 and parted ways with Ron Roenicke, who served as Cora's replacement since January.
Cora was not allowed to interview for the job until after the World Series concluded. Heyman reports the Red Sox flew to Puerto Rico to interview Cora last week.
The team was also considering Sam Fuld, who played for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2011 to 2013 and has close ties with Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom.