Red Sox Reportedly Poach Yankees Triple-A Manager For Big League Staff

The Boston Red Sox, in a surprising move, have reportedly acquired New York Yankees Triple-A manager Shelley Duncan to bolster their big league staff, according to MassLive. The Red Sox recently promoted Chad Tracy from their Triple-A team to manage the major league squad in the middle of the season, following the dismissal of Alex Cora and his personnel.

Duncan, who has been with the Yankees' Triple-A club, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, since 2023, is believed to be joining the Red Sox as an additional member of their coaching staff. The specifics of Duncan's role within the Red Sox organization remain undisclosed. A seasoned professional, Duncan has spent parts of seven seasons as a player with the Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Tampa Bay Rays.

He has also accumulated significant coaching experience at various levels, including time as a coach in Single-A and Double-A with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays' major league field coordinator, and Chicago White Sox analytics coordinator. Despite not being a well-known figure among fans, Duncan played a crucial role in the Yankees' organization, working with players to prepare them for the big leagues.

The Red Sox and Yankees have a storied rivalry, and the acquisition of a key coach like Duncan adds another layer to this intense competition.