# Red Sox Keep Chad Tracy’s Bench Coach

> Red Sox keep Chad Tracy’s bench coach but move two interim coaches back to minor league roles.
- Title: Red Sox Keep Chad Tracy’s Bench Coach · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Red Sox keep Chad Tracy’s bench coach but move two interim coaches back to minor league roles. The Red Sox retained José David Flores as bench coach while…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/21/sports/red-sox-coaches-chad-epperson-pablo-cabrera
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## Bench coach stays
José David Flores remains the Red Sox bench coach for 2027 after serving as interim coach this past season.
## Two interim coaches move to minors
Chad Epperson and Pablo Cabrera return to minor league roles as managers and defensive coordinators for 2027.
## Two staff openings remain
Two coaching positions remain open for 2027 with interim coaches Collin Hetzler, Nelson Paulino, and Drew Ehrhard.
## Key takeaway

The Red Sox retained José David Flores as bench coach while sending interim coaches Chad Epperson and Pablo Cabrera to minor league roles for 2027.