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Guardians Hire Andy McKay as Field Coordinator

The move brings Seattle’s longtime player-development leader back to an on-field role under Stephen Vogt.

Overview

  • Cleveland fills the field coordinator vacancy created by Kai Correa’s departure to become the Mets’ bench coach.
  • McKay leaves the Mariners after a decade that included director of player development, assistant general manager, and vice president roles.
  • His résumé spans college coaching and a Rockies peak-performance position, underscoring a blend of coaching and front-office experience.
  • He reunites with manager Stephen Vogt, who served as Seattle’s bullpen coach in 2023 before taking over in Cleveland.
  • The Guardians still must name a bench coach after Craig Albernaz left to manage the Orioles, and Mariners GM Justin Hollander called McKay’s exit “sad for me, but I’m thrilled for him.”