Overview
- Cleveland announced Tony Arnerich as bench coach for the 2026 season, replacing Craig Albernaz, who left to manage the Orioles.
- The move follows Tuesday’s appointment of former Mariners assistant GM Andy McKay as the Guardians’ field coordinator.
- Arnerich arrives from Seattle’s MLB staff, where he worked in both hitting and bullpen roles in recent seasons.
- Cleveland’s recent vacancies stem from Albernaz’s departure and Kai Correa leaving to become the Mets’ bench coach.
- Manager Stephen Vogt has strong ties to Seattle’s staff from 2023, reflecting the club’s targeted pull from that organization this week.