"The Guardians announced this afternoon that they've hired Tony Arnerich as bench coach for the 2026 season. Zack Meisel of The Athletic reported the news before it was finalized. He'll replace Craig Albernaz as Stephen Vogt's top lieutenant in Cleveland. Albernaz, who'd held the title of associate manager, left to become the Orioles manager last month. Arnerich, 45, had spent the last two seasons as bullpen coach with the Mariners."
"Seattle hired former catcher Austin Nola to fill that position earlier this week. The M's did not make an announcement on Arnerich's future at the time as they waited for his deal with Cleveland to be finalized. They obviously knew he'd be moving on at the time they reached agreement with Nola. This is the second time this week that the Guardians have hired a coach away from Seattle. They tabbed Andy McKay as field coordinator on Tuesday."
Tony Arnerich will serve as the Guardians' bench coach for the 2026 season, replacing Craig Albernaz. Albernaz left to become the Orioles manager. Arnerich, 45, spent the last two seasons as the Mariners' bullpen coach. Seattle hired Austin Nola to fill the bullpen-coach role while the Mariners waited for Arnerich's deal with Cleveland to be finalized. The Guardians also hired Andy McKay as field coordinator earlier in the week, marking two hires from the Mariners' organization. Arnerich played briefly in the minors, coached nearly a decade in college at Cal, and worked as a minor-league instructor and MLB co-hitting coach before moving to the bullpen.
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