Cora, trophy hit with beer cans

Red Sox manager Alex Cora, one of the team’s four World Series trophies and a bystander were among those hit by errant beer cans during the team’s World Series victory parade. Cora and the trophy were barely scathed, but the bystander was urged to get treatment for a gash on her nose, The Boston Globe reported.

Patrick Connolly ,a 19-year-old from Sandwich, Mass., was charged with assault and disorderly conduct for allegedly hitting Cora with the beer. In other news:

• Three-time NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers said they have agreed to extend the deadline on his option decision until 1 p.m. PDT on Friday. • The Yankees and Brett

Gardner have agreed to terms on a one-year deal for 2019. Gardner, 35, hit .236 with 12 home runs, 45 RBIs and 16 stolen bases. • First baseman Justin

Smoak’s $8 million option for 2019 has been exercised by the Blue Jays, who declined a $5.5 million option on infielder Yangervis Solarte. • Josh Harrison’s tenure at second base for the Pirates appears to be over after the declined the 2019 option for the two-time All Star. The Pirates also declined the option on third baseman Jung Ho Kang.

• Brewers pitching coach Derek Johnson is leaving the team.

Milwaukee also declined the $3.5 million option on

Jordan Lyles, making the righthander a free agent.

• The Athletics exercised righthander Fernando

Rodney’s $5.25 million option for 2019.

• The Cubs exercised their $10.5 million option on pitcher Jose Quintana.