Yankees, Red Sox Plan Key Coaching Staff Changes Ahead 2026 Season

Following their 2025 seasons, both the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are making notable coaching staff changes ahead of 2026. The Yankees are promoting Jake Hirst to the major league staff and moving on from longtime bullpen coach Mike Harkey and first base/infield coach Travis Chapman, while also potentially losing third base/outfield coach Luis Rojas and hitting coach James Rowson to managerial opportunities. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are retaining most of their staff under manager Alex Cora, with the exception of assistant hitting coach Ben Rosenthal who will not return after four seasons. Bench coach Ramón Vázquez and game planning coach Jason Varitek are expected to remain but could be candidates for managerial positions elsewhere. Both teams face potential further changes if any of their coaches are hired as managers by other organizations. Overall, these adjustments reflect the typical offseason turnover in coaching staffs across Major League Baseball.