**Pirates Announce Major Shake-Up in Coaching Staff**

In a significant reshuffle of their coaching personnel, the Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the addition of Chris Truby and Gene Lamont to their major league coaching staff. The changes come just a week after Don Kelly's inaugural game as the team's new manager.

Chris Truby, who began the season managing Triple-A Indianapolis and has served as the minor league infield coordinator for the past four years, will now join the Pirates’ major league coaching team. A former major league infielder, Truby's specific title has not been disclosed, but he is expected to work closely with the infielders at the MLB level. He is slated to join the team in Philadelphia on Friday.

Gene Lamont returns to the Pirates for the third time in his lengthy career. This tenure sees him stepping into the role of special advisor to Manager Don Kelly. Lamont’s history with the Pirates includes his time as an assistant coach under Jim Leyland from 1986 to 1991 and a brief return in 1996, followed by a stint as the team's manager from 1997 to 2000. Lamont will rejoin the Pirates next week when they kick off a seven-game homestand at PNC Park.

Furthermore, the Pirates have expanded the role of third base coach Mike Rabello. According to the team’s release, Rabello’s duties will now include increased responsibilities in game planning and in-game strategy.

Shawn Bowman, who started the 2025 season as the assistant director of coaching and player development and minor league field coordinator, will take over as the manager for Triple-A Indianapolis, replacing Truby.

The Pirates are confident that these changes will provide a significant boost to their coaching and player development efforts at both the major and minor league levels.