Kevin Kiermaier Joins Blue Jays as Special Assistant After Retirement

The four-time Gold Glove winner aims to mentor outfielders across the organization following his World Series win with the Dodgers.

Kevin Kiermaier, a 12-year MLB veteran and four-time Gold Glove-winning center fielder, has retired and joined the Toronto Blue Jays as a special assistant.
Kiermaier capped his playing career with a World Series victory as a member of the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers after being traded from the Blue Jays mid-season.
In his new role, Kiermaier will focus on coaching outfielders across the Blue Jays organization, leveraging his defensive expertise and experience.
Kiermaier expressed his enthusiasm for the position, calling it a 'dream job' and emphasizing his commitment to helping players improve defensively.
He will begin working with the Blue Jays during Spring Training in Dunedin, Florida, and plans to visit the club’s minor league affiliates throughout the season.