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Red Sox secretly cursed division rival Rays with coaching hire we had no clue happened

A former hitting coach with the Boston Red Sox is now working for the Tampa Bay Rays, adding a new wrinkle to the division rivalry.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:07 PM
Red Sox secretly cursed division rival Rays with coaching hire we had no clue happened
Key Things to Know
  • The Tampa Bay Rays quietly hired former Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse as a hitting consultant.
  • Fatse was previously dismissed by the Boston Red Sox in April alongside manager Alex Cora.
  • Red Sox reporter Rob Bradford initially reported the news regarding Fatse joining the division rivals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Boston Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse was quietly hired by the Tampa Bay Rays as a hitting consultant. According to reporter Rob Bradford, the AL East division rivals brought Fatse into their organization months after the Red Sox fired him in April alongside manager Alex Cora.

While Fatse does not occupy a spot in the dugout in uniform, he has reportedly worked behind the scenes with Tampa Bay. Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander has publicly praised Fatse regarding his knowledge and role with the club.

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