The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora and three coaches after the team's disappointing start to the season, according to reports.

The Red Sox made the decision 27 games into the season with the team holding a 10-17 record and sitting in last place in the American League East division. The poor performance came despite heightened expectations for the team to compete for a playoff spot this season.

Cora, who previously managed the Red Sox to a World Series championship, was dismissed along with three members of his coaching staff as the organization moved to address the team's struggles on the field.

The firing represents a significant organizational change for Boston, which entered the season with hopes of returning to postseason contention after missing the playoffs in recent years. The team's early-season performance fell well short of those expectations.

The Red Sox have not yet announced who will serve as interim manager or what additional changes may be forthcoming as the organization seeks to turn around its season.