Craig Albernez, last year's bench coach, has been promoted to associate manager after interviewing with the Marlins and White Sox for their managerial jobs.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians have hired Grant Fink as their new hitting coach. He’ll replace Chris Valaika, who left at the end of the 2024 season to become the Cincinnati Reds hitting coach under new manager Terry Francona.
After the 2024 season, Albernaz was a candidate to manage the Marlins and White Sox after serving Vogt as his bench coach in his rookie year. The promotion to associate manager may have been a way to keep Albernaz in Cleveland. , assistant pitching coach Joe Torres , bullpen coach Brad Goldberg , third base/infield coach Rouglas Odor
Valaika was the Guardians’ hitting coach for the last three seasons. MLB’s youngest roster during that time didn’t always produce the most consistent offense, but the the Guardians did win AL Central titles in 2022 and 2024, while winning two postseason series.
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