CLEVELAND -- The state of the Indians' farm system has continued to improve in recent seasons, providing a solid pipeline for the American League-champion Tribe. Both via the Draft and trades, Cleveland's player development system has done its part to strengthen the Major League club.
On Tuesday, the Indians announced their 2017 staffing for their player development department, which includes some changes to the farm system's managerial structure. Chris Tremie will return for his fifth season as the manager for Triple-A Columbus, but four affiliates will have new managers for the upcoming season.
With Dave Wallace -- former Double-A Akron manager -- moving into a new role (Minor League special assignment coordinator), there was a ripple effect down the organizational ladder.