Who should replace Don Mattingly as the Blue Jays bench coach?

"Mattingly joined the Blue Jays in November 2022 as the bench coach under manager John Schneider, a rookie manager coming off a disastrous loss to the Seattle Mariners in the playoffs. His role shifted to " offensive coordinator" before finally evolving into the more traditional bench coach this past season. The new bench coach will occupy an important role on John Schneider's staff."

"Schneider must be comfortable with the individual standing next to him in the dugout. Schneider is still evolving as a manager and needs an individual that is ready to provide tough-love as needed. Who Should Replace Don Mattingly as the Blue Jays bench coach? Managerial experience in the bench coach role is not a prerequisite. The Blue Jays need someone who can personally work well with Schneider."

The Toronto Blue Jays will move on from bench coach Don Mattingly while keeping most of the coaching staff intact. Mattingly joined in November 2022, served under manager John Schneider, shifted to an offensive coordinator role, and returned to a traditional bench coach role in 2025. The next bench coach must complement Schneider, provide candid, tough-love guidance, and sit comfortably beside him in the dugout. Caleb Joseph has been mentioned as a candidate; he is a former Blue Jay and current Sportsnet analyst who opined that the better team did not win the World Series and spent most of his playing career with the Baltimore Orioles.

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