Overview
- Victor Rodriguez arrives from the Padres as lead hitting coach, with Anthony Iapoce hired as assistant and Dan Hennigan elevated to director of hitting and offensive coordinator.
- General manager Dana Brown unveiled the moves at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, calling the effort a complete overhaul with defined responsibilities.
- Hennigan will not be in uniform and will drive game planning and swing biomechanics to support on-field coaches.
- The changes follow a 2025 downturn in plate discipline and production, including 21st in runs, 26th in walks, and one of MLB’s lowest pitches seen per plate appearance.
- Former co-hitting coaches Alex Cintrón and Troy Snitker were not retained and have since taken new jobs, while pitching and catching coach positions remain open.