Less than a week after the Yankees were eliminated in the ALDS by the Blue Jays, the club is making some coaching changes for 2026.
The Yankees are not bringing back bullpen coach Mike Harkey and first-base coach Travis Chapman, sources told MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. The club has not yet confirmed the news.
Harkey had been one of the longest-tenured coaches for the Yankees, with stints as the Yankees’ bullpen coach from 2008-13 and again from 2016-25. Harkey has reportedly been a favorite among players during his tenure with the Yankees.
Chapman held numerous roles within the organization beyond as a first-base coach with the Yankees. Before his final role, Chapman was a Minor League assistant infield coordinator. When Chapman was promoted to first-base coach with the Yankees, he was also in charge of the infield defense.
As The Athletic reported, the Yankees could also see more coaching changes in the coming weeks and months. Pitching coach Matt Blake and catching coordinator Tanner Swanson each have club options, while bench coach Brad Ausmus’ and third-base coach Luis Rojas’ contracts have expired.
