At least two members of the Yankees ’ coaching staff are not coming back in 2026.

That would be longtime bullpen coach Mike Harkey and infield/first base coach Travis Chapman, as SNY’s Andy Martino reported that they won’t return next season. Martino added that other roles on Aaron Boone’s staff are being discussed.

Pitching coach Matt Blake and major league field coordinator/director of catching Tanner Swanson have club options , so those need to be decided on. There’s also bench coach Brad Ausmus and third base/outfield Luis Rojas, two former managers on expiring contracts.

The Yankees also gave the Twins permission to talk to hitting coach James Rowson about their managerial opening.

Harkey, approaching his 59 th birthday, just wrapped up his 16 th season as the Yankees’

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