Back to the Cleveland Guardians Newsfeed

Brad Mills opts out of 2020 season to return to family

Cleveland Indians bench coach Brad Mills has opted out of the 2020 season according to manager Terry Francona.

Tito said bench coach Brad Mills elected to go home to his family for the season. His family dealt with the loss of his grandson during Spring Training.

“I know in my heart he made the right decision. If there’s ever a bittersweet moment, it was saying goodbye to him yesterday.”— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) July 5, 2020

Not only is Mills, 63, considered high-risk to have his life jeopardized by COVID-19, he is also months away from the tragic loss of a family member.