The Red Sox are planning a big shakeup to their coaching staff, with six members of last season’s staff set to leave the organization, according to multiple reports.

News of the coaching changes was first reported by <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/09/sports/red-sox-fire-coaches/">Alex Speier of The Boston Globe</a>.

Those set to depart reportedly include first base/infield coach Andy Fox, bullpen coach Kevin Walker, assistant hitting coach Luis Ortiz, mental skills coach Rey Fuentes, trainer Ben Chadwick and bullpen catcher Mani Martinez.

Of that group, Fox is the most prominent name. Formerly an eight-year MLB veteran, Fox joined the Red Sox in 2011 as a minor league coordinator. He had just completed his first season as first base/infield coach, a role he took on last winter following his promotion from field coordinator.

Among other things, Fox was tasked with helping turn around Boston’s infield defense, which had devolved into a fatal flaw during the 2023 season. Though the group demonstrated improvement at times, infield defense was still a weakness this past season, with the club’s infielders collectively committing 67 errors.

According to multiple reports, the Red Sox plan to move on from six members of their big league coaching staff.{ai:summary}<p>The Boston Red Sox are set to overhaul their coaching staff, with six members leaving the organization. Notable departures include first base/infield coach Andy Fox and bullpen coach Kevin Walker, among others. </p><p>Fox, who had just completed his first season in his role, was responsible for improving the team's infield defense, which struggled throughout the 2023 season. #sports</p>

Report: Red Sox moving on from six coaches, including first base coach Andy Fox

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