Yankees news: Shelley Duncan leaves for job with Red Sox
Pinstripe Alley • • sports
Key Points:
- Shelley Duncan, the Yankees’ Triple-A manager for the past four seasons and 2025 International League Manager of the Year, has accepted a major league staff position with the Boston Red Sox, likely as a first or third base coach.
- Duncan played a key role in developing several Yankees prospects into major league contributors, including Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler, before his contract expired and he sought new opportunities.
- The Arizona Fall League’s Fall Stars Game will feature ten of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects, including Yankees outfielder Dax Kilby, who has a .980 OPS in 15 games, and pitcher Chris Veach, with a 3.72 ERA in 9.2 innings.
- Lou Piniella, a candidate for the Hall of Fame Era Committee ballot, faces challenges in election due to a competitive field and a career noted more for longevity than significant triumphs beyond his early managing success with Cincinnati.
