After interviewing for several managerial openings and reportedly being among the finalists for more than one gig, Brandon Hyde will return to the Cubs to patrol the dugout alongside Joe Maddon. This news comes via ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, who tweeted it Friday afternoon.
More Cubs news today: Bench coach Brandon Hyde will return to the team in the same role after being a finalist for several managerial openings this off season, per a source. https://t.co/pt8uhOQM1z
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) November 2, 2018
For a while there, it seemed all but assured that Hyde would be departing to take the reins of another club.