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Mariners reportedly hire C.J. Gillman as hitting coach while manager search continues
The Seattle Mariners have reportedly hired C.J. Gillman as hitting coach.
The move comes before the team has settled on a new manager.
Former Astros manager Joe Espada and Cubs development director Jason Kanzler are under consideration for that job.
The reports do not say who will be chosen or when a decision will come.
The hitting coach works with players on their batting, while the manager leads the team.
Seattle’s coaching staff is still taking shape, with its manager decision still to come.
The Mariners reportedly hired C.J. Gillman as their hitting coach.
The team has not settled on a new manager, according to the report.
Seattle is considering former Astros manager Joe Espada for the job.
Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler is also under consideration.
The article was published on October 31, 2026.
- Who
- The Seattle Mariners reportedly hired C.J. Gillman as hitting coach.
- What
- The reported hire comes as the team continues its search for a manager.
- When
- The report was published October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Seattle. The article does not state where the hiring decision was made.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Hitting coach
- C.J. Gillman
- Manager candidates
- Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler
- Publication date
- October 31, 2026