Mariners Appoint Edgar Martinez as Interim Hitting Coach

Hall of Fame legend steps in following managerial shake-up, aiming to boost Seattle's struggling offense.

Edgar Martinez, a Hall of Fame designated hitter, will serve as the Mariners' hitting coach for the rest of the 2024 season.
Martinez replaces Jarret DeHart, who was dismissed alongside former manager Scott Servais after a disappointing summer.
New manager Dan Wilson, a former teammate of Martinez, expressed confidence in Martinez's ability to improve the team's hitting performance.
Martinez has a long history with the Mariners, having served as their hitting coach from 2015 to 2018 and as an organizational hitting advisor since 2019.
Seattle's offense ranks last in the majors in batting average, prompting the leadership change.