The Boston Red Sox recently announced several coaching staff changes for the 2024 Major League Baseball season. While the team made one new addition to its staff, it also shifted the roles of two existing members. The coaching staff is expected to return for Spring Training next month, with the Red Sox beginning their game action on February 23 against the Northeastern Huskies at JetBlue Park.
Andrew Bailey is the lone new addition to the Red Sox coaching staff. Bailey, who was hired in November, will take on the role of pitching coach. Prior to joining Boston, Bailey spent four years with the San Francisco Giants, bringing valuable experience to his new position with the Red Sox.
As for the changes in roles among current staff members, Andy Fox and Kyle Hudson are moving to new positions. Fox, who previously served as the team’s field coordinator, will now be the first-base coach. This change follows Boston’s decision not to fill the field coordinator role after shifting Fox’s responsibilities. Hudson, on the other hand, will switch from first-base coach to third-base coach and will also take on additional duties, such as coordinating baserunning and outfield instruction.
The rest of the Red Sox’s coaching staff remains unchanged from last season. Alex Cora will continue as the team’s manager, with Ramón Vázquez returning as bench coach. Pete Fatse, Luis Ortiz, and Ben Rosenthal will remain in their respective roles as hitting coach, and assistant hitting coaches, and the bullpen coach will stay the same with Kevin Walker. Jason Varitek, who has been instrumental in game planning, will also maintain his position as game planning coordinator.
These coaching staff members will return for Spring Training in February, where they will begin preparations for the 2024 season. The Red Sox will kick off their spring games with a match against the Northeastern Huskies on February 23 at JetBlue Park, marking the beginning of their preparations for the new season.
