SAN DIEGO -- The Padres have another vacancy to fill on their coaching staff.
Earlier this month, Mark McGwire informed the club that he'd be stepping down from his role as bench coach, sources confirmed Tuesday.
McGwire, who had served in that capacity with the Padres for three years, told the team of the possibility immediately following the season. His formal decision came recently, and it was predicated on his spending more time with his family, those sources said.
McGwire's departure leaves three spots to be filled on the coaching staff of manager Andy Green. Matt Stairs and Josh Johnson were not retained as hitting coach and infielders coach, respectively.