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Manny Ramírez Tells All 30 MLB Teams He’s Available as Hitting Coach

The former Red Sox star is formally marketing himself for 2026 staff openings after prior exploratory talks with Boston stalled.

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(100607 Boston, MA ) Boston Red Sox Manny Ramirez wins the game with a walkoff 2 run HR to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 in Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series at Fenway Park on Saturday, October 6, 2007. Staff Photo by Matthew West.
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Boston's Manny Ramirez throws balls to fans above the wall during MLB's Home Run Derby X at Principal Park on Aug. 30, 2025, in Des Moines.

Overview

  • MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported Thursday that Ramírez is notifying every club of his interest, with agent Hector Zepeda saying he wants to teach young players.
  • Ramírez has reached out to all 30 teams to pursue a hitting coach role for the 2026 season, making his outreach publicly known this week.
  • No interviews or hiring decisions have been reported as of Thursday.
  • He brings a decorated playing résumé that includes a .312 career average, 555 home runs and 1,831 RBI, though elite performance does not automatically translate to coaching skill.
  • Since his final MLB season in 2011, he played internationally and in 2020 signed a player-coach deal with the Sydney Blue Sox before being released due to health concerns.