LOS ANGELES -- The coaching staff that will surround the Dodgers' new manager, Dave Roberts, is beginning to take shape.
According to multiple reports, Bob Geren will leave the NL champion New York Mets to join the Dodgers as Roberts' bench coach. Additionally, former Diamondbacks hitting coach Turner Ward is expected to take on that role on the Dodgers' staff.
Runner-up in the manager search, Gabe Kapler is expected to leave his role as the Dodgers' director of player development and join Roberts' coaching staff. Rick Honeycutt is expected to return in his role as pitching coach.