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Rays coaches Baldelli, Montoyo join new clubs

ST. PETERSBURG -- Tampa Bay coaches Rocco Baldelli and Charlie Montoyo will become the new managers of the Twins and Blue Jays, respectively.

Baldelli's announcement came Thursday, while Montoyo's has not been officially announced, but his hiring has been reported by multiple news sources.

Baldelli, 37, will follow Paul Molitor, who was dismissed after four seasons as Twins manager, compiling a 305-343 record.

Baldelli spent the last four years on Rays manager Kevin Cash's staff, initially as a first-base coach for three years, then as Major League field coordinator in 2018.

Prior to joining the organization's coaching ranks, Baldelli worked in the front office as a special assistant.