During a day off from World Series action, attention shifted to the post-2019 MLB coaching and front office hiring (and firing) cycle. The Marlins were among the big winners, convincing Twins hitting coach James Rowson to accept a unique role on their major league staff for next season as bench coach and offensive coordinator. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news Thursday evening.
Rowson fills the void left by Tim Wallach’s departure—after four years as Don Mattingly’s bench coach, Wallach announced near the end of the season that he’d be seeking new opportunities on the west coast to be closer to his family.