Max Muncy ‘Really Sad’ Over Aaron Bates Not Returning With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers retained the majority of their coaching staff as they prepare for the 2027 campaign, but they will have at least one change with Aaron Bates departing from the organization.

Bates has served as the Dodgers’ co-hitting coach with Robert Van Scoyoc since 2023, after first joining the staff as an assistant hitting coach in 2019. But the two sides were unable to agree to a contract for the 2027 season, so the team decided to part ways.

“I’m really sad to see Aaron go. I’m excited for him. I hope he gets a great opportunity to go somewhere and be a head hitting coach, because I think he’s outstanding at his job,” Max Muncy said during an appearance on the Foul Territory…