The Pittsburgh Pirates are moving on from manager Derek Shelton after six seasons at the helm. The team fired Shelton on Thursday after a 12-26 start, it announced.
Pirates bench coach Don Kelly will take over as the team’s manager following Shelton’s firing.
Derek Shelton has been relieved of his duties as Pirates Manager.
Pirates Bench Coach, Don Kelly, has been named manager. pic.twitter.com/dOO9dDwf5t
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May 8, 2025
In six seasons, Shelton compiled a 306-440 record with the Pirates, good for a .410 winning percentage.
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