Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation!
Former fan favorite Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt retired at the end of the 2022 season, but he was widely expected to remain in baseball—perhaps as a broadcast analyst or coach. Vogt wasted no time living up to expectations, as he has been hired by the Mariners as bullpen and quality-control coach. The Mariners announced the move on Tuesday, according to John Shea at the San Francisco Chronicle.
Vogt was a guest analyst for MLB Network during the 2022 postseason, but now he’ll pivot to a coaching role.