Pirates GM: Manager Derek Shelton likely to return in '25

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Derek Shelton is likely to return next season as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, general manager Ben Cherington told reporters Wednesday.

The franchise has not qualified for the postseason since 2015. Shelton took over before the 2020 season and has yet to post a .500 record.

Still, Cherington said Wednesday that he believes Shelton is the "right person to manage this tea