Alex Cora Makes Major Announcement About Red Sox Future originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Long before he managed the Boston Red Sox, Alex Cora spent nearly four years watching Terry Francona's greatness up close.

“He was OK. A lot of pitches in the middle of the zone,” manager Alex Cora said before Boston’s game against the Reds on Monday. “Command wasn’t great. So we’ve just gotta keep working.” Houck threw 42 of his 65 pitches (64.6%) for strikes.

The struggling Boston Red Sox could be getting some offensive help soon. Manager Alex Cora said Masataka Yoshida would start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.