LAS VEGAS -- In finalizing their coaching staff, the Mets have added a position that has become popular around baseball, but that had not previously been a part of their mix in Flushing. The club on Sunday promoted Luis Rojas to the newly created position of quality control coach, and also announced the hires of hitting coach Chili Davis and bullpen coach Chuck Hernandez.
Those three round out an eight-man staff that also includes bench coach Jim Riggleman, pitching coach Dave Eiland, first-base coach Glenn Sherlock, third-base coach Gary DiSarcina and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater.
"We are very excited with what we believe to be a well-rounded coaching staff with experience, extensive knowledge and strong instruction and assistance abilities," Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said in a statement.