Derek Shelton is no longer the manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are making a change to their coaching staff.
The team announced that it has fired manager Derek Shelton after a 12-26 start to the season.
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington released a statement regarding Shelton’s dismissal.
“Derek worked incredibly hard and sacrificed a lot over five-plus years. His family became a big part of the Pirates family, and we will miss that.
“He’s an incredibly smart, curious, and driven baseball leader. I believe he was the right person for the job when he was hired. I also believe that a change is now necessary. I wish Derek and his family all the best in their next chapter.”
Pirates owner Bob Nutting also spoke about the team’s decision to relieve Shelton of his duties.
“Derek is a good man who did a lot for the Pirates and Pittsburgh, but it was time for a change. The first quarter of the season has been frustrating and painful for all of us. We have to do better. I know that. Ben knows that. Our coaches know that. Our players know that.
“There is a lot of baseball left to be played. We need to act with a sense of urgency and take the steps necessary to fix this now to get back on track as a team and organization.”
Shelton had been the manager for the Pirates since 2020 and compiled a 306-440 record while acting as the skipper.
Pirates bench coach Don Kelly will serve as the interim manager.