Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman confirmed several previously reported changes to the Yankees’ coaching staff on Thursday, acknowledging that longtime bullpen coach Mike Harkey and infield/first base coach Travis Chapman will not return .

Boone added that the Yankees are exploring different roles for assistant hitting coach Pat Roessler, who will be replaced by Jake Hirst.

Cashman noted that no one was terminated. Rather, Harkey and Chapman were on expiring contracts and not invited back. The general manager also said he made the calls that shook up Boone’s staff.

“Every year, I’m charged with making some tough decisions,” Cashman said. “We have good people, and friendships too, but unfortunately, I have to assess everything in the present and where we go as we move forward.”

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