The Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff has been depleted this offseason, highlighted by the departures of former third base and infield coach Chris Woodward as well as hitting coach Turner Ward.
Woodward, often lauded for his leadership skills during his three-year stint with the club, was named the 27th manager in Texas Rangers franchise history. His moving on from the Dodgers has reverberated through the clubhouse.
“For me, he was one of the coaches I was closest with in terms of being an infield coach,” Justin Turner said.
“We knew last year when he took the interview with the Yankees that it was just a matter of time.