"The Mets have interviewed Padres third base/infield coach Tim Leiper for an unspecified role on New York's coaching staff, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. SNY's Andy Martino reported yesterday that the Mets were nearing a hire for their third base coach vacancy, so it would seem logical that Leiper might be the one being tapped as Mike Sarbaugh's replacement."
"Brady North previously filled the role, but the team announced last month that North would be moving on to a possible new role in the organization after four years on the coaching staff. Topkin notes that Ozzie Timmons is one of the internal candidates for the assistant hitting coach role, which would mark Timmons' return to Tampa's staff after a four-year absence."
The Mets interviewed Padres third base/infield coach Tim Leiper for an unspecified role with New York's coaching staff. The Mets are nearing a hire for their third base coach vacancy, making Leiper a logical candidate to replace Mike Sarbaugh. Leiper served as San Diego's third base coach for the past two seasons and may explore other options amid a Padres managerial search. Leiper has nearly 30 years as a coach and manager in the minors and international baseball and was the Blue Jays' first base coach from 2014-18. The Rays are seeking an assistant hitting coach after Brady North moved to another role, and Ozzie Timmons is an internal candidate who returned to the organization as a special assistant and roving coach prior to the 2025 season.
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