After a season of disappointment at the major-league level, many are expecting significant changes to the Phillies coaching staff. Hitting coach John Mallee was fired in mid-August, and he may be the first of several needing a new job after this season.
While the rest of the major-league season needs to play out before any changes to the coaching staff, changes are already underway in the minor-league system. Amateur scouting director Johnny Almaraz stepped down from the position earlier this month. Several coaching staff firings have already taken place, and more could be on the way.
Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic (subscription required) reported Monday that the team has let go of four minor-league coaches: baserunning/bunting coordinator Rob Ducey, Triple-A pitching coach Steven Schrenk, Low-A Lakewood manager Mike Micucci and Gulf Coast League coach Charlie Hayes.