Sixteen years after the Giants let him go as manager, Dusty Baker has rejoined San Francisco and will serve as a special adviser to CEO Larry Baer, the team announced Monday.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dusty back to the organization," Baer said in a statement. "In addition to being one of the most beloved Giants alumni, Dusty brings a wealth of expertise, knowledge and experience to this position and I know his contributions will be felt far and wide throughout our organization."
Baker managed the Giants from 1993 to 2002. Despite a World Series appearance in 2002, the Giants did not renew Baker's contract, and he moved on to manage the Chicago Cubs before later serving in the same role with the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals.