Report: Ryan Flaherty expected to be named Cubs bench coach

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesAccording to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic, San Diego Padres bench coach/offensive coordinator Ryan Flaherty is headed to the Chicago Cubs to coach with Craig Counsell.

Ryan Flaherty is expected to be named Cubs bench coach, sources tell The Athletic. Flaherty was a finalist for the Padres managerial job that went to Mike Shildt. Had previously served as Padres bench coach. Now will hold the same role in Chicago under Craig Counsell.

— Britt Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) November 29, 2023 Flaherty is a favorite of Preller’s and was one of the finalists for the job that went to Mike Shildt. This feels like a situation where Shildt and/or Flaherty told Preller…