Report: Longtime Red Sox Coach ‘Didn’t Advance’ In Managerial Search

A Boston Red Sox coach reportedly won’t progress in his pursuit of an MLB managerial opening.

The Athletic’s Dan Hayes and Brittany Ghiroli reported Friday that Red Sox bench coach Ramón Vázquez “didn’t advance” in the Minnesota Twins’ quest for a new manager. Vázquez interviewed for the chance to replace Rocco Baldelli, whom the Twins fired after a 70-92 season.

Hayes and Ghiroli said the Twins have narrowed down their search to former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton, former Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais, New York Yankees hitting coach James Rowson and Chicago Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty.

Vázquez joined Alex Cora’s Red Sox staff in 2018 after one year with the San Diego Padres. He spent the 2022 season as Boston’s first base coach before becoming the bench coach in 2023.

Vázquez got a brief taste of the managerial role earlier this year. Filling in for Cora, who was attending his daughter’s college graduation ceremony, Vázquez oversaw a Red Sox win over the New York Mets on May 19.

At the time, Cora predicted that his longtime confidant would eventually get a chance to manage full-time.

“He has it in him,” Cora said. “It’s just a matter of time. I truly believe that, and for him to have that experience, it’s great.”

The Twins were the first team to interview Vázquez for a managing job, but the American League Central team will reportedly look elsewhere for a new clubhouse leader. That could mean Vázquez returns to Boston for his ninth season in 2026.