Rowson is the third Yankees coaching staffer to head for the exit in under a week.
James Rowson, the Yankees' hitting coach for the past three seasons, is in discussions to join the San Francisco Giants in the same role, according to reports. The move comes on the same day Brad Ausmus is departing to become the Houston Astros' manager, and follows Tanner Swanson's earlier exit to the Seattle Mariners, leaving the Yankees' coaching staff notably thinned out in less than a week.
Rowson's tenure had its highs and lows. He guided the Yankees to back-to-back seasons leading MLB in offense by wRC+ in 2024 and 2025, but the team slipped to tied for 14th in that category in 2026. That drop-off reportedly had the Yankees already considering a change at hitting coach before Rowson made the decision for them.
With Ausmus, Swanson and now Rowson all moving on, the Yankees face the task of rebuilding multiple spots on their coaching staff this offseason. No word yet on who might replace Rowson in the Bronx.