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Orioles Poised to Hire Mike Shildt for Upper-Level Instruction Role

Multiple outlets report the unannounced move, signaling Baltimore’s focus on strengthening player development.

Overview

  • Reports say Shildt will serve as the Orioles’ upper-level coordinator of instruction in the minors, with the club yet to issue an announcement.
  • Samuel Vega is reported to be promoted to lower-level coordinator of instruction after serving as Baltimore’s Latin American field coordinator.
  • Coverage indicates Shildt’s responsibilities will likely center on Triple-A Norfolk and Double-A Chesapeake, with specifics still to be defined.
  • Shildt stepped down as Padres manager at season’s end citing the toll of the job, returning to a development role roughly six weeks later.
  • Local reporters from MASN and The Baltimore Banner first reported the hires, which come after Craig Albernaz was named Baltimore’s major-league manager.