The San Diego Padres look like they are making some progress on finalizing Bob Melvin’s 2022 coaching staff. Robert Murray of FanSided is reporting that the Padres are going after San Francisco Giants hitting coordinator Michael Brdar to be the major league hitting coach. He is considered a “rising star” in baseball, according to Murray.
The Athletic’s Dennis Lin is also reporting that the 27-year-old and the Padres are “expected to finalize” an agreement this week. Lin adds that Ryan Flaherty, who has been on the coaching staff already, will have an increased role on the coaching staff as well.