Red Sox hire Shelley Duncan to Chad Tracy's coaching staff
Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox have hired Shelley Duncan, formerly the New York Yankees’ Triple A manager, as the second new addition to their major league coaching staff this week.
- Duncan, 47, has a strong minor league managerial background and has held roles including Toronto Blue Jays major league field coordinator and Chicago White Sox analytics coordinator.
- He has managed the Yankees’ Triple A affiliate for the past four seasons and was named International League Manager of the Year in 2025.
- Duncan is reportedly close with Red Sox manager Chad Tracy, though his specific role or title with the team has not yet been announced.
- This hiring follows the Red Sox’s recent addition of Houston Astros coach Jason Bell as outfield instructor, with Bell’s exact coaching duties still to be determined.