"Both will operate under first-year manager Kurt Suzuki, who's the latest former major leaguer to make the jump into coaching during his post-playing career. He logged 16 big-league seasons from 2007-22, spending his final two with the Angels organization. Gibbons worked as the New York Mets' bench coach over the last two seasons before announcing his resignation in October, amidst the club's wholesale personnel changes."
"Despite parting ways, the 63-year-old said he wasn't looking to retire just yet and was open to returning to the dugout, and he'll now have that opportunity in Anaheim. Prior to landing with the Angels, many speculated that Gibbons could be a fit for the Atlanta Braves' managerial opening, reuniting him with his former boss in Toronto, general manager Alex Anthopoulos. But that didn't come to pass, as the organization ultimately promoted Walt Weiss - the team's bench coach since 2018 -."
John Gibbons agreed to join the Los Angeles Angels as bench coach for the 2026 season, with former outfielder Adam Eaton hired as first-base coach. Both coaches will work under first-year manager Kurt Suzuki, who logged 16 big-league seasons from 2007-22 and spent his final two seasons with the Angels organization. Gibbons spent the last two seasons as the New York Mets bench coach and resigned in October while stating he was not looking to retire. The Angels have missed the playoffs since 2014 and finished fourth or worse in the AL West in seven of the last eight seasons. Gibbons and the Angels will visit Rogers Centre May 8-10, 2026.
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