Yankees Overhaul Coaching Staff
The New York Yankees have begun a major overhaul of Aaron Boone's coaching staff after another postseason failure.
Two of Boone's longest-serving assistants, Mike Harkey and Travis Chapman, have been let go. Harkey served as bullpen coach, while Chapman was the first base coach.
- Bullpen coach Mike Harkey will not return.
- First base coach Travis Chapman will not return.
- Hitting coach James Rowson is exploring managerial jobs elsewhere.
- Third base coach Luis Rojas is exploring managerial jobs elsewhere.
The overhaul marks the most sweeping set of changes since Boone took over as Yankees manager in 2018.
The core of his coaching group will be dramatically altered.
Aaron Boone is expected to return for his ninth season.
Author's summary: Yankees start coaching staff overhaul.