Guardians Tweak Coaching Staff
4 weeks agoThe Cleveland Guardians promoted Craig Albernaz to associate manager on Wednesday after he served as the team's bench coach in 2024 under manager Stephen Vogt, who is a finalist for American League Manager of the Year after leading Cleveland to 92 wins and the AL Central title in 2024. The Guardians also promoted Grant Fink to hitting coach to replace Chris Valaika, who joined new Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona's staff. Fink was previously Cleveland's minor-league hitting coordinator each of the last three seasons. First base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. will return for his 16th year with the club, while pitching coach Carl Willis will return for his 15th campaign. Lastly, Kai Correa was promoted to major-league field coordinator/director of defense, baserunning and game strategy.
Source: The Associated Press
Source: The Associated Press