Yankees Rehire Desi Druschel As Assistant Pitching Coach After Mets Stint

Desi Druschel is returning to the New York Yankees as an assistant pitching coach after spending the 2025 season with the New York Mets. Druschel previously worked with the Yankees from 2019 to 2024 before joining the Mets, where he served under pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, who was dismissed following a disappointing season. The Mets underwent a significant coaching overhaul, with multiple staff members, including Druschel, leaving after the team's pitching struggles contributed to missing the playoffs. Despite the Mets' second-half pitching difficulties, the Yankees evidently trust Druschel's abilities, as he will assist pitching coach Matt Blake upon his return. This move comes as the Yankees also made changes to their coaching staff, not retaining longtime bullpen coach Mike Harkey, while Preston Claiborne, who replaced Druschel last year, is expected to remain. Druschel's return was reported by multiple sources including ESPN, The New York Post, and MLB Trade Rumors.