Red Sox Hire Shelley Duncan to Coaching Staff
The former Yankees Triple-A manager joins Boston's major league staff as the team reshapes its coaching group under Chad Tracy.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Baseball
The Boston Red Sox have hired Shelley Duncan, who most recently managed the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, to the major league coaching staff. Duncan is reportedly close with Red Sox manager Chad Tracy, and his exact title has not been determined.
Why it matters
The hire adds an experienced player-development figure to a Boston staff that is being rebuilt after Tracy's promotion to manager. It also follows last week's addition of Jason Bell as outfield instructor, signaling continued staff turnover ahead of the next season.
Duncan has four seasons managing Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and an International League Manager of the Year award in 2025. His specific title on the Red Sox staff has not yet been announced.
The players
Shelley Duncan
A former major league outfielder and longtime Yankees player-development manager, Duncan is the son of longtime pitching coach Dave Duncan.
Chad Tracy
Tracy was promoted to Red Sox manager after the prior season and has reshaped the coaching group around his leadership.
The details
Duncan previously managed Arizona Diamondbacks Single-A and Double-A affiliates and served one year as Toronto Blue Jays major league field coordinator. He also spent one season as Chicago White Sox analytics coordinator and is the son of former pitching coach Dave Duncan.
Timeline
Last week: Red Sox hired Jason Bell as outfield instructor.
2025: Duncan named International League Manager of the Year.
Soon after the season: Red Sox retained most staff after Tracy's promotion.
Roadmap
Boston's staff overhaul under Chad Tracy continues with the addition of Shelley Duncan, following the Jason Bell hire last week. The moves reflect a rebuilding phase that began after Tracy's promotion, when the club retained most of its existing staff.
Duncan's coaching role will shape how Boston develops its hitters and outfielders during spring training and into the season. Fans tracking roster and development news should watch for his official title announcement.
The takeaway
Staff changes often signal a team's developmental priorities before the roster moves do. Watch for official title confirmations on Duncan and Bell to see how Boston is distributing responsibilities.
Further reading
For more on the team's roster moves, see Boston Baseball coverage.
