Lester Strode has been the Cubs’ bullpen coach since 2007, under five different managers, and previously was a coach and coordinator in the organization since 1989.
He won’t be returning in 2020:
The Cubs continue to make changes to their coaching staff as longtime bullpen coach, Lester Strode, won't be returning. Strode was the longest tenured in-uniform coach, having worked under 5 different Cubs managers since 2007. Among potential... https://t.co/AY3PyoH8Jh
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) November 6, 2019
Among potential replacements is former Phillies pitching coach, Chris Young, who interviewed for the job recently.