As he enters the final year of his contract, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed uncertainty about his future with the team in mid-February, noting that there’s “more to life than baseball.”

Fans and analysts interpreted Cora’s comments as a sign that his tenure in Boston might be ending, with the team potentially seeking a new manager this offseason.

However, reports on Wednesday revealed that Cora will not only remain with the Red Sox through 2025, but the 48-year-old has also agreed to extend his stay for several more seasons.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Buster Olney first reported the news, and it was confirmed by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman and MLB.com’s Ian Browne.

“Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow joined the club in Denver for the final two games of a six-game road trip, possibly related to negotiations with Cora, adding intrigue to the situation,” Browne wrote, noting that the Red Sox had not commented on the reports.

Cora began his managerial career with the Red Sox in 2018, leading the team to a 108-54 record and their fourth championship of the millennium. The team slipped to 84-78 in 2019, and Cora was implicated in the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, leading to a mutual parting before the 2020 season.

After serving a one-year suspension in 2020, Cora returned to the Red Sox in 2021 on a two-year contract with a two-year option. Boston went 92-70 that season, ultimately losing to the Astros in the ALCS.

The past two seasons have been challenging, with the team finishing last in the AL East with 78-84 records. However, the Red Sox have surpassed expectations in 2024, currently holding a 54-46 record, placing them third in the division and six games behind the Baltimore Orioles (60-40).