"The A's are bringing longtime manager Bob Melvin back to the organization, albeit in a new role. The team announced Thursday that Melvin is returning as a special assistant in the baseball operations department. Details regarding these types of roles are typically vague but often include working with young players in camp and serving as an in-season resource for both the front office and coaching staff."
"Melvin, 64, managed the Athletics from 2011-21, leading the then-Oakland club to the postseason on six occasions. Despite perennially working with one of the lowest payrolls in the league - oftentimes the lowest - Melvin led the A's to an 853-764 record during his 11 seasons at the helm (.528 winning percentage). He was voted the American League Manager of the Year in both 2012 and 2018, and he also won NL Manager of the Year honors with Arizona back in 2007."
Bob Melvin is rejoining the A's as a special assistant in the baseball operations department, a role likely involving work with young players and in-season advisory duties for the front office and coaching staff. Melvin managed the Athletics from 2011–21, compiling an 853-764 record and leading the team to the postseason six times while often operating with one of the lowest payrolls in baseball. Melvin earned AL Manager of the Year honors in 2012 and 2018 and previously won NL Manager of the Year with Arizona in 2007. Melvin left Oakland for San Diego after 2021, later managed the Giants, and has twice departed managerial posts while still under contract.
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