The Cubs have recently replaced several 2018 coaches, and the notable hires as replacements are Anthony Iapoce (hitting coach) and Tommy Hottovy (pitching coach), as well as the hire of Terrmel Sledge to be assistant hitting coach and Mike Borzello adding “associate pitching coach” to his title as catching coach.
But after the departure of bench coach Brandon Hyde to become manager of the Orioles a couple of weeks ago, the team has not filled that vacant position. And we’re only about six weeks from the pitcher/catcher report date in Mesa (likely around February 10, though no official date has yet been announced).