Toledo Mud Hens have a new manager

With developing hitters a full-throttle Tigers organizational goal, Triple-A Toledo’s new manager is a past MLB hitting coach — with no managerial experience

Anthony Iapoce is the newest Mud Hens skipper, replacing Lloyd McClendon after McClendon departed following the 2022 season. The Tigers have not yet announced Iapoce’s hiring, but confirmation came by way of a source familiar with the Tigers’ decision. The source did not wish to be named because of sensitivities to Detroit’s executives.

Iapoce, 49, was senior hitting coordinator for the Red Sox in 2022 after working the previous three seasons as Cubs hitting coach. He also was the Rangers’ chief hitting instructor from 2016-18.

Iapoce is…