While upcoming roster upheaval has been at the forefront of most offseason discussions, the Kansas City Royals have also been in the midst of a coaching staff carousel. Almost immediately after the season ended, the team announced pitching coach Dave Eiland and bench coach Don Wakamatsu would not return.
A little over two weeks later, the organization has officially filled one of those roles—by opening up another prominent position. According to Kansas City Star beat writer Rustin Dodd, hitting coach Dale Sveum will replace Wakamatsu as bench coach.
The move leaves the Kansas City Royals with openings at hitting coach and pitching coach.