The Mets moved quickly this week to fill in Buck Showalter’s coach staff, but the club continues to search for someone to serve as his bench coach. So far, their efforts have been fruitless.
Jeff Pickler, who is one of the few known candidates for the bench coach gig in Flushing, has formally removed his name from consideration, according to the Athletics’ C. Trent Rosecrans. Pickler currently serves as game planning and outfield coach for the Reds, an organization he has been a part of since 2019. He has opted to return to work with David Bell and his staff.