We learned Friday via MLB insider Jon Heyman that former San Diego Padres manager Andy Green will serve as the new Chicago Cubs bench coach on David Ross‘s coaching staff. Green, 42, had managed the Padres from 2016 through late last year when he was let go by the organization. He went 274 – 366 as the Padres skipper.
Green will take the job that belonged to Mark Loretta last year, as it was already confirmed that he would not be back with the organization. Loretta was a candidate for the manager’s role for the Cubs but it was clear he did not really have a chance at landing the gig.