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Shelley Duncan leaves Yankees for coaching role with Red Sox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 1:36 AM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Shelley Duncan leaves Yankees for coaching role with Red Sox

Summary

Shelley Duncan departed the New York Yankees' organization to join the Boston Red Sox as a coach on November 6, 2026. Duncan, who spent four seasons with the Yankees' Scranton affiliate, significantly impacted player development, overseeing talent like Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler. His contract expired, allowing his move to Boston, where he is expected to fill a crucial coaching vacancy. The Red Sox view Duncan as a strategic acquisition following his success, including earning Manager of the Year honors in 2025. The Yankees now face the challenge of replacing his expertise in their developmental system.

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By the Numbers

•Duncan joins Red Sox after four seasons with Yankees' Scranton affiliate.
•He developed talent like Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler for the Yankees.
•Duncan earned Manager of the Year honors in 2025.
•Red Sox have significant coaching gaps to fill.
•Yankees must find a replacement to maintain development pipeline.

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The Yankees lost a key farm system coach Wednesday as Shelley Duncan jumped to Boston. Here is the surprising move that changes the rivalry.
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