LOS ANGELES -- In a surprising change to their coaching staff, the Dodgers are parting ways with hitting coach Aaron Bates, a source told MLB.com on Friday. MLB Trade Rumors was first on the news, which has not been confirmed by the team.
When the Dodgers' offseason began, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said the expectation was that the coaching staff would remain status quo for the 2027 season. But the team and Bates were unable to agree to terms on a new contract, leading to a shakeup on the staff.
Bates spent 12 years coaching in the Dodgers' organization.