According to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, the Cubs have hired former Phillies pitching coach Chris Young as their bullpen coach. This news comes one day after it was announced that beloved bullpen coach Lester Strode would not be returning to that role next season, a surprising revelation even in light of all the other organizational changes that have taken place lately.
Former Phillies pitching coach Chris Young will be the Cubs next bullpen coach. Before getting an in-uniform job with Philly, Young was a pro scout with the Astros and Padres.