Overview
- San Francisco is working on hiring Bruce Bochy in an advisory role to support Tony Vitello, with Dusty Baker already serving as a special advisor.
- Buster Posey has given Vitello latitude to assemble his staff, with expected holdovers such as bilingual coaches J.P. Martinez and Oscar Bernard under contract for next season.
- Bench coach Ryan Christianson and third-base coach Matt Williams will not return, and Pat Burrell’s status as hitting coach remains undecided after two below-average offensive seasons.
- Former Giants coach Antoan Richardson is under consideration after it was determined he will not return to the Mets in 2026, and his recent work boosted New York’s running game as the Giants rank last in steals and attempts since 2023.
- Former Padres manager and Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler is a possibility to add major-league experience and Spanish fluency to Vitello’s staff.