The Boston Red Sox may be out of the postseason, but one of their most iconic former players could be on his way back to the organization — this time in the dugout.
After falling to the New York Yankees in the American League wild-card round, losing Games 2 and 3 after taking an early 1-0 series lead, the Red Sox now turn their focus to the offseason. Among the possible changes could be the addition of a familiar face to the coaching staff.
Former Red Sox outfielder and baseball legend Manny Ramirez has expressed interest in becoming a hitting coach for a major league club, according to MLB insider Mike Rodriguez.
If Boston is looking for a new voice to help revitalize its offense, Ramirez’s résumé speaks for itself. Over a 19-year career, he was a 12-time All-Star, nine-time Silver Slugger winner, batting champion, two-time World Series champion and the 2004 World Series MVP. He led the league three times each in slugging percentage, on-base percentage and OPS.
Ramirez finished his career with a .312 batting average, 2,574 hits, 555 home runs, 1,831 RBIs and 69.3 WAR. Though he began his career with Cleveland, his eight seasons in Boston cemented his legacy. During that stretch, he made the All-Star team every year and helped deliver two championships to Fenway Park.
After scoring just six runs across three playoff games against the Yankees — including a shutout in the decisive Game 3 — the Red Sox could be open to bringing Ramirez back in some capacity, possibly as a hitting coach.
With free agency approaching and potential roster changes on the horizon, including decisions on stars such as Alex Bregman and Trevor Story, the Red Sox front office faces an offseason full of opportunities — and tough choices — as it shapes the 2026 roster.