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⚾ Minor League Teams Announce Coaching Staff

Yesterday, the various Washington Nationals Minor League teams announced their coaching staffs for the upcoming 2025 season. The coaching staff for the Rochester Red Wings and the Harrisburg Senators remains the same; however, both the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Fredericksburg Nationals will have new coaches. Former Fredericksburg Nationals head coach Jake Lowery will be moving up to become the head coach of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. The Fredericksburg Nationals newest head coach will be Billy McMillon, who will become the third Manager in franchise history in Fredericksburg's fifth year of affiliation with Washington.

Here is the full coaching staff: Rochester Red Wings, Harrisburg Senators, Wilmington Blue Rocks, and the Fredericksburg Nationals.

🔦 Manager Spotlight: Matthew Lecroy (Rochester Red Wings)

Matthew Lecroy will return for his fifth season as the Rochester Red Wings Manager in 2025. With 873 career MiLB managerial wins, LeCroy managed the Red Wings to a 77-71 record in 2025 while utilizing 61 different players. LeCroy becomes the first manager to be tabbed as the Rochester skipper for a fifth consecutive year since Red Wings legend Joe Altobelli managed the club from 1971-1976.

The former Major League catcher spent two seasons as Washington’s Bullpen Coach (2014-15). The 50th overall pick in the 1997 MLB Draft played eight seasons in the Major Leagues with Minnesota (2000-2005; 2007) and Washington (2006). LeCroy became the 17th player to manage the Red Wings (full-time) after previously playing for Rochester and is 11th all-time in franchise history with 259 wins as the Red Wings manager.

Stay up-to-date on the latest developments from Rochester with the Rochester Report!

🔦 Manager Spotlight: Delino DeShields (Harrisburg Senators)

Delino DeShields, a seasoned baseball veteran, embarks on his third season as the manager of the Harrisburg Senators. This milestone places him among a select group of managers who have led the team for at least three seasons. After a successful 13-year Major League Baseball career with teams like the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals, DeShields transitioned into coaching. He brings his wealth of experience from the Cincinnati Reds organization, where he served as a minor league manager and a major league coach, to the Nationals. His speed and versatility marked deShields' playing days, and his coaching philosophy is rooted in a strong work ethic and a focus on player development.

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