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Reports Say Yankees Promote Dan Fiorito to First Base Coach

The longtime minor-league coordinator is expected to handle infield coaching, completing a staff refresh under Aaron Boone.

Overview

  • Fiorito would replace Travis Chapman at first base, according to multiple reports led by the New York Post.
  • He is expected to take over infield instruction as well, aligning with how the role was previously structured.
  • The Yankees have not issued an official announcement on the hire as of Tuesday.
  • Fiorito, 35, previously played in the Yankees’ system and managed at High-A Hudson Valley and Double-A Somerset after serving as outfield/infield coordinator.
  • The move comes as the staff turns over, with Mike Harkey and Pat Roessler out and Desi Druschel and Jake Hirst joining the major-league group.