New York Mets: Chili Davis Returning as Hitting Coach

The New York Mets have secured their first member of new manager Carlos Beltran’s coaching staff. They are retaining Chili Davis as hitting coach on a multi-year deal. Davis is a holdover from the Mickey Callaway regime and was a key part of the Mets offensive successes in 2019.

Chili Davis is back with the Mets as hitting coach on a two-year contract. Phillies’ interest in him possibly ensured the multi-year deal.

— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) November 13, 2019

Davis was also the favorite to land the hitting coach position for the Philadelphia Phillies under Joe Girardi. Throughout the offseason, Davis said he wanted to remain in New York, but wanted a multi-year deal. The Mets and Davis were…